After the layoffI thought I would finally get some relief from this company, especially since I also found a new job very quickly. However, no.
What actually happens when you let this company squeeze you out completely before they give you layoff? - You need half a year after that to recover mentally.
So my advice is to urgently look for a new job so as not to let them squeeze you till the end.
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Consider yourself very lucky. Put your energies into the new job (I hope it is a fortunate one for you) and decompress on the weekends. Your transition and healing will be faster than you think.
Personally, I have been through more traumatic situations in layoffs, but I'm likely older and being in marketing, bounced around more than most here. I was glad to depart from WellCare, not Centene, though 6 months past the closing. Sad about leaving my group, but I left them and me in good shape. Happy that I wasn't reorganized or picked to stay, from all I've learned from posters here. And looking forward to hopefully landing soon.
Me too I got a job offer the day after I got laid off and have to say so nice to not be dealing with incompetent managers or directors any longer.
I also have to say nice to not be dealing with the high school mentality of individuals on "the team". Centene is nothing but an entry level company, from IT platforms, to processes, to engagement. This company continues to show they care about nothing, not about members, providers and especially not about their employers.
Too bad they are going to turn Magellan and the military accounts to trash.
Agree. Centene was such an incredibly bad place to work - just toxic and painful. I found a new job quickly too but had a hard time trusting anyone after being raked through the coals for so long at Centene. It’s better now, but I still notice my confidence is down and I have to force myself to do things that used to come naturally to me before subjecting myself to emotional abuse at Centene. Time will help us all move on but it’s too bad it takes extra time to recover even when you’ve found a new job. Makes me that much more happy to be out of there though. Best wishes to all!
I found a new job quickly as well and was part of the February layoff. Actually, I'd been looking and interviewing before I was told I'd be laid off, but with that process taking time–as it does–the job offer and my acceptance and the layoff happened at the same time. Still, even though I got a new job I was excited to start (second week in now and it's great), I know of the mental recovery you're referring to. It just felt bad. It bothered me more at first and during the first couple of weeks. I'm fine now, but I know what you're talking about. We have to process it and that takes time even if you're happy to leave.
So, my new job...oh my gosh, how refreshing to be back in a place where they are humans and treat you like a human as well. It reminds me of, well, of just about all my other jobs, excepting one.
Smooth transitions wishes to all!