Thread regarding AT&T layoffs

My biggest worry is being stuck in this stinking sheet hole until an unobserved interstellar fast moving asteroid wipes out this planet or the earth is consumed by a rogue uncharted mini black hole. That would be such a waste of my limited time left.

Anyone remember "Inc. Magazine?" They're still around and they keep a list of the 5000 fastest growing companies. You can find them by searching the web for "inc5000." After you bring up the list, filter on your state/metro area, and then by the type of business, etc. Open the websites for the businesses you might like to work for and find their career page. Maybe that will help. I was told a long time ago the first job you get will not be that good, but the second one will.

Hey guys, I was laid off in October 2022 and here are some cold, hard facts about the job market

Those are great, and realistic tips. One more thing I'd like to add:

• Have a positive attitude! If you keep thinking you won't find anything good, feeling worthless, worry about everything, you will probably struggle. Don't let your fears slow you down. You need to be optimistic and confident, know your worth, act like you belong, be persistent, and you will get something much better in no time. (or probably a bit of time, a few months maybe, but you'll get it!)

Lowest unemployment right now in 50 years. There are lots of jobs. You will get something else.

Hey guys, I was laid off in October 2022 and here are some cold, hard facts about the job market:

1. Do update your LinkedIn profile and have an updated copy of your resume in several forms depending on what your skill set is and how many different roles you can apply for.
2. The job market is okay and there are plenty of on-site and remote jobs available, BUT, companies are very slow - for the most part - to respond to your application/resume. Unfortunately most companies will ghost you.
3. Submit as many applications to as many positions as you can. Even if you have 70-80% of what the employer is looking for, submit an application. The more resumes and applications you submit, the better your chances of landing another job.
4. Don't be so set on a salary increase. Be ready to lower your salary expectations.
5. Accept the fact that it's an employers' job market. They have the advantage as so many tech workers are out of work. Don't be choosy. Su-k up your ego and pride and be willing to take a lesser job than what you had. It's called opportunity.
6. Don't be afraid to say 'no'. Personally I will not take a job where I have to commute 3 hours a day. My time and life are not worth sitting in traffic commuting.
7. DO NOT be afraid to embellish your resume - to a point. But make it reasonable and logical. You can always explain what you meant it in the interview.
8. Realize there are companies out there who post bogus positions to look like they are hiring. I ran into a few on LinkedIn. It su-ks but it's part of the game. Get used to it.
9. Remember, you are interviewing the company just as they are interviewing you.
10. Realize it's not personal if you don't make it to the 2nd round of the interview.

Unless you live in a smaller city there are tons of jobs out there that will pay the same or more and most end up alot more happier.

Unemployment remains under 4%.

There are still plenty of jobs out there, paying a competitive salary. Will you be guaranteed to make as much of more than you are at T? Of course not. But one may also consider the lack of quarterly layoffs, not having an arrogant and incompetent CEO, not being forced to endure pointless town hall meetings, no more silly re-orgs, or being forced to relocate to a place in which you don't want to live to be a fair trade for 5% lower pay.

I started looking right after this was announced. There are jobs out there and I have had some initial interviews but companies are moving slowly and will make you jump through a lot of hoops. You need to be persistent and on it.

You need to do it though. This will not be the end of the layoffs and having been through it at other places, it’s always better to be in the groove and searching while still employed than to be caught off guard.

And unless you have a lot of severance built up or are ready to retire, it is better to take a good offer to leave rather than wait. You always want to try to have as much control of your situation. You may lose money by missing the severance, but long term it is better to be employed.

From a recent jobs report. It stated new claims were down because layoffs were down but people already on unemployment were staying on a bit longer, suggesting the job market has slowed. It did not mention specific industries.

One of the areas where that’s showing up most clearly is in the unemployment claims data, with continuing claims — those filed by people already receiving unemployment insurance benefits — on an upward trend since last fall, said Stephen Juneau, senior US economist with Bank of America.

That suggests spells of unemployment are becoming more lasting, Juneau said.

I left in March on my own accord. Trust me there are better places to work than AT&T. Better pay. No cr-ppy T stock as a match on your 401k. Less stress and guess what free employee parking . Really what company makes you pay to come to work. You loose the phone discount but with the better salary who cares.

Don’t be afraid to make the leap. Brush up on your resume put your LinkedIn status open to work and see what happens.

Your salary is never objective.

we'll have to settle and be willing to accept a job that will pay significantly less than we made here/are objectively worth

Are you 14? Your job is only worth what someone will pay for it. Your skills, personality, and work style have zero objective value. If you cant find work in the market except at lower rates, welcome to what your new objective "worth" is.

" Stop being helpless. Be proactive and get yourself out there. You will see there are opportunities."

Why the downvotes? Do you think being helpless and negative is the way to future success?

Amazing you've lasted this long, honestly.

Why are you stating that the job market isn’t strong? What are you basing that off of?

Are you active on LinkedIn with current profile and resume and getting job alerts for sectors / companies of interest? Do you have a good network of connections?

I am guessing that the answer for you to the above questions is no, hence the doom and gloom.

Stop being helpless. Be proactive and get yourself out there. You will see there are opportunities.

Job market is still strong. I’m willing to get a paycut to be able to work remotely. I don’t plan to show up 3-5 days in the office 1000 miles away from where I have my family.

What has your plan been for the last decade? Employment at T has always been at risk. You are behind if just now starting to plan.