Thread regarding Target Corp. layoffs

I also need this - thank you! I was laid off from my previous job before I started at Target. It was an absolute shock. It took 3 months and I worked my butt off applying, networking, and interviewing. But the new role at Target was a big step up from my last role. I definitely ended up feeling like it was worth it in the end. Trying to remind myself of this as we approach Tuesday. For those of us that get let go, it could be the push toward a better job with a company you feel more aligned with. I know I’m not alone in feeling like this is not the Target it was when I joined, and have been really disappointed in leadership’s decisions. But I like my team and I like my day to day experience, so I’ve been reticent to really start looking. Trying to have acceptance about whatever the outcome is.

Similar sentiments… I left Target after a decade +, just was burned out and wanted new problems to solve. Laid off from the tech co I joined within 6 months. It took a little time, but came away with a much better role and team at my new place… much happier than most of my time at Tgt. It really can work out in your favor, but it definitely su-ks in the moment. (Ps: some great advice I got was that if you look back on a 40 year career and were laid off once or twice… it probably will only total less than 2% of that time… but you will learn a ton)

@bn Great advice in this thread: I learned long ago that corporations have their ups and downs and are slaves to changes in the market so you always have to be on your toes: one foot in, one foot out. We all seem to forgo Linkedin until we need a job. I know people who haven't had a Linkedin presence in years, and they fail to network externally, and start doing it post-layoff. Especially if Target Corporation is all you know and is your first career out of college. It's almost like starting over for them. Big mistake.

Also, saving money. It's no joke: have that cushion built into a money market in case you need several months of mortgage payments. Unemployment isn't much (half of your weekly salary), and you never know when you may need that cushion. Suzy Orman changed my mindset long ago. LOL

These are all things I learned the hard way; then was less impacted over my career when things went south at a company. Best wishes to everyone impacted.

This was a great and needed message. Thank you.

@OP I've only been laid off once before, and I was the best thing that happened. It gave me the push I needed to get out. I found a higher paying job with more opportunity within two weeks. Like dating, there are more out there! :)

True that! I was laid off during the recession (2008-2010) and it was scary but I landed in an even better position…. Plus it was the kick in the pants for me to always stay ahead and my career grew leaps and bounds from there.

If you’re laid off it will be hard to the ego. You will bounce back.
If you stay it will be hard to put the pieces back together. You will bounce back.

Prayers and good vibes for all.

Great share. Thanks. Also, for those not impacted challenge yourself to be prepared for this in the future as well. Save some money. Stay passive if not active networking and building relationships externally. Slashing headcount isn’t going to bring people into the store or generate sales. We have a mountain to climb. Are you ready for it?

Really encouraging message, thank you kind fellow.

Needed this. Thank you