I'm back one year later from March 2025 layoff

I was the author of the maybe layoffs thread last year where everyone mentioned that I was trolling. https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jmakfz6x

I was impacted, but in good spirits now since it took me a couple of months to find another role. I am giving my perspective and guidance to those who maybe affected next month.

If something feels off start applying immediately to other jobs, that is what help me achieve a faster turnaround in this job market. Those who got poor performance reviews out of nowhere with little to no warning helped me understand that except for family, no one is to be trusted.

When you are in the call with HR remain calm say that you will look over the severance package and leave. You'll have a few days to sign it with a clear head. Always have your keys, wallet, phone, and other with you at all time.

If applicable look at your state unemployment laws for additional income, but do watch how much taxes are withheld.

If you get a job offer, take it then keep applying for other roles or better yet apply internally once in so you get a job that matches your skill set. I REPEAT TAKE IT!

Get your medical checkups now! FSA used it.

You will get a message from old teammates about your status, but this is not a checkup. It is a check to see where you end up and some will be jealous to hear where you end up.

Trust your gut.

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I was laid off last year too. Moved my role to Montreal and others to India. Had nothing to do with performance, like they like to spout. Took 5 months to land elsewhere but got a great promotion, a 40k raise and a bonus I couldn’t dream of at MS. Having time at MS really helped my search efforts. Hang in there all- it does get better!

I got laid off last yr. I knew that would happen because I was not given work. I got 5 offers and became a VP (a promotion) + 70k raise at another firm. If you are not valued here, it doesn't mean you won't be valued elsewhere.

what parts of the package can you negotiate more or would be the easiest to negotiate more?

@av good thought... can you elaborate? Did you get any more info? Thx

Are there any dos and donts for negotiating?

@av Yes, that is the point of the package.

@av you can and should negotiate. Some people were shut down but others were able to get more

Thanks, had a "go bag" ready for years. Do you get a contact after the call, or are you then at the mercy of the hr service desk, unable to get any further information?

I heard the severance package has an iron clad clause that says "if you take this, you can't then go to a tribunal or there will be claw back" do you know if that's true?

Wow thank you do much, that's really helpful. There's a rumor of tech layoffs 4th March so this is a good read.

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