I wish I was one of those people who can say that layoff will finally bring them relief and that being fired here is the best thing that could have happened to them. I can't think that way now and after being laid off I am devastated. I still can’t believe it happened.
I wouldn’t like to offend anyone, but there are people who aren’t interested in their job at all and who do the bare minimum and they’re still in the company. I worked and gave my best and obviously it didn't matter. I feel miserable about it. If I could turn back the time, at least I would spare myself a lot of stress by giving bare minimum as well.
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Good luck! You're on the right path.
Learning new technology gets harder with age but like exercise, it's still doable. Like exercise at older ages, your brain creaks a little more and has its quirks but I'm living proof it's doable.
I'm living proof.
And, yes, the "spiritual stuff" helped me immensely, too.
I like it straight and so I am going be straight too. It is going to be hard and some days will be quite depressing. You may not see any light. But what helped me most is to have some routine. I used to go every weekday to the library and read/study. It helped me. If you have not had a chance to work on newer technology, it's going to be even harder. And like me, being in the 50s is going to be a challenge. I had one son in college and other in school. But we have no choice but to try. All I can say is having some belief in spiritual stuff does help, although it may be just BS. Sorry, it's likely going to be hard but you maybe the lucky one !!
"My husband feels the exact same way. He loved his job and worked really hard. He was told it was simply a business decision. He is still in shock. He never saw it coming in the position he was in. He is in his 50s and feels like there will be very little opportunities for him any time soon. We have 1 in college and 1 more to start college in a couple years. Financial worries suck. I guess there is solace in not being alone."
For your kid that's in college: get in touch with the financial aid office ASAP. They've probably already made aid decisions for next semester but when things like this happen, many schools will revisit them. If you child wasn't already on aid, contact them anyway.
Good luck and God bless.
People who lose jobs this way find other jobs, and they are good jobs. Sometimes better, sometimes not, but jobs that pay the bills. It hurts, and you can't understand why you were on this list, but you were, likely not your fault. Try to keep your spirits up, and try to move on with acceptance, to the job search, and the next opportunity. Hoping for the best, for everyone.
CS used to be that way, but as the old leadership retired and as acquisitions were handled poorly the company’s culture changed. This place is not worth anyone time and effort unless it is temporary.
I’ve moved own to better opportunity but loved my job there under the old leadership team. I just get aggravated when I think about how much the current team screwed the place up with pi$$ poor acquisitions.
Nothing against the Arris but that acquisition should have never occurred BNS should have been handled differently but leadership was to weak.
I’m sure if you have ocean front property in Arizona, this bunch of fools would buy it. lol
Unfortunately it's part the being in the tech field. For your next job do your research on the company. Make sure they have a good balance sheet. Don't have a lot competitors, good vision of the future, and have a good CEO. At those companies employees are more helpful, it's less stressful, and they fewer layoffs.
After 20+ years of tenure, I left CommScope approx. 6 months ago (my choice). I am in my mid fifties. While I was looking for a new job, I was afraid my age might be a stumbling block. It turned out to be a non-issue. While it is hard to do so, best bet is for your husband to take one step forward and start a job search. Light up his LinkedIn network, call industry contacts (even folks he may have not spoken to in 10+ years), and talk to recruiters. It will take lots of energy and can be emotionally draining. Take it one day at a time and keep going forward. Don't get discouraged with inevitable temporary setbacks. Something good will eventually come and in the long run your family will all be better off outside of CommScope.
My husband feels the exact same way. He loved his job and worked really hard. He was told it was simply a business decision. He is still in shock. He never saw it coming in the position he was in. He is in his 50s and feels like there will be very little opportunities for him any time soon. We have 1 in college and 1 more to start college in a couple years. Financial worries suck. I guess there is solace in not being alone.
This may give little solace, but you are not alone. Please respond if you need to talk, I will set up a private communication for you and we will discuss options. Being laid off can feel like a piece of you has d–d, and we rationalize it because we gave so much more than ever was asked of us and more than what matched our compensation because we have integrity.
I try to fight the urge to blame myself or ask what I could have done better or differently. In the end this wasn’t about me or you and as for me, they can take away my integrity.
You are not alone, you are not less than, you are greater than and as such opportunities will present themselves. Seize them.
I am here if you ever need to talk. You are not alone, let’s take this journey together.