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What Was Your Experience Being Laid Off? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 months ago by wuphysics87@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] MagicShel@programming.dev 20 points 2 months ago

I've been there. Posted my story, but I didn't talk about the lifelong anxiety that comes with a lengthy layoff. Continually pursued higher pay at shittier jobs to try to get ahead of things for when the rug gets pulled out from under me again. It's corrosive. Losing income and insurance when everyone is counting on you to provide makes you feel like your self-worth is completely tied to your job and ability to provide.