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Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

#41
First off, I'm sorry to anyone who's been laid off. That sucks. It's happened to me in the past so I know how it can be scarring.

My company is hiring in the US. We do runtime Linux protection & visibility. Looking for systems programmers with a background in OS development and web developers with a background in Go/Java/C# (we do Go) and TypeScript. If you're either, send your resume to the email in my profile.

Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

#42

First off, I'm sorry to anyone who's been laid off. That sucks. It's happened to me in the past so I know how it can be scarring. My company is hiring in the US. We do runtime Linux protection & visibility. Looking for systems programmers with a background in OS development and web developers with a background in Go/Java/C# (we do Go) and TypeScript. If you're either, send your resume to the email in my profile.

Thank you so much. I do indeed have experience with Typescript and will be getting in touch.

Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

#43

just wanted to say that rather than updating resumes, update your linkedin profile. most opportunities i have gotten has been through linkedin. also, once you have a linkedin profile completed, you can import it into indeed and import your indeed profile into ziprecruiter. also, there are many services out there that will export your linkedin profile as a resume. good luck everyone, i might be joining you guys soon e…

Thanks so much! This is fantastic advice.

Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

#44
At the beginning of the year, I decided it was time to find a new job after 10 years with my employer. I spent February doing interview prep and conducting interviews. Back then, the COVID-19 was mostly limited to China, markets and governments weren't terribly concerned about COVID-19.

I accept a job offer, put in my two weeks notice, and my last day at was last Friday. Hardly anyone was seriously concerned about COVID-19 when I gave notice. A week later, business travel was suspended and WFH policies implemented. My last day, schools were closing, and the economy tanked. This week, we're sheltering in place.

I gave myself 3 weeks in between the old and the new job, you know for relaxation and travel. Instead, I'm sequestered to my house for 3 weeks.

Everyday, the news got worse and worse and continues to get worse and worse. Now, I'm in between jobs, and am a little worried my new employer will revoke my job offer. To add insult to injury, one reason I didn't leave my previous job was job security. But in February, there wasn't any sign of an economic downturn. Everyone was enjoying the bull market.

Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

#45
I work a company that acts as an ISP, managed services provider and data center operator.

Unless the whole economy tanks very badly, I don't expect any layoffs.

Right now, companies are buying VPN concentrators and the likes like crazy to support remote work. Supply chain delays do delay new projects that involve new hardware though.

Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

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post #44

At the beginning of the year, I decided it was time to find a new job after 10 years with my employer. I spent February doing interview prep and conducting interviews. Back then, the COVID-19 was mostly limited to China, markets and governments weren't terribly concerned about COVID-19. I accept a job offer, put in my two weeks notice, and my last day at was last Friday. Hardly anyone was seriously concerned about CO…

Tough spot... best of luck to you. Hopefully that job still comes through.

Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

#47

I'm a contract full-stack web developer. I've been "laid off" in that my last remaining client, who was already behind on her bills, told me to stop all work and she has no idea if/when she'll be able to pay her outstanding bills. I have no idea where next month's rent is going to come from. If anybody needs some contract web dev done, check out my info at https://albright.pro/ and reach out ASAP. I will cut you one…

I'm so sorry to hear that happened. Good luck, and I'll send folks your way if I come across anything.

Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

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post #44

At the beginning of the year, I decided it was time to find a new job after 10 years with my employer. I spent February doing interview prep and conducting interviews. Back then, the COVID-19 was mostly limited to China, markets and governments weren't terribly concerned about COVID-19. I accept a job offer, put in my two weeks notice, and my last day at was last Friday. Hardly anyone was seriously concerned about CO…

Ask your old employer if your role is still available. Plans change, and if you left on good terms, they might be amiable to your return if you need that option.

Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

#49

I'm a contract full-stack web developer. I've been "laid off" in that my last remaining client, who was already behind on her bills, told me to stop all work and she has no idea if/when she'll be able to pay her outstanding bills. I have no idea where next month's rent is going to come from. If anybody needs some contract web dev done, check out my info at https://albright.pro/ and reach out ASAP. I will cut you one…

So sorry to hear this. Wish I had work to hire people for but I'm just another solo dev too. Good luck.

Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

#50

I suffered pay cut due to outbreak affecting my company. It was profitable and growing steadily, but due to outbreak people stopped using it (and paying). Right now we're in the red, this is not sustainable, so I think in a couple of months I will be laid off (unless situation stabilizes by then). It's a bit scary to be in this position, as I know most companies here stopped hiring, so I'm not sure if I'll be able to…

What sector is this in, if demand changed so quickly? I hope the crisis is short enough, that your job survives.
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