I expect at this point for layoffs to start every day. Maybe I’ve been here for too long and lost perspective. Maybe I am literally trained to be constantly terrified of being laid off, while I am so overworked that I have no time or capacity to stop and think rationally about my career. Maybe I should start thinking hard about other job opportunities. There must be something that will not squeeze the last drop of life energy from me.
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I’m hoping to get laid off. Get that sweet sweet severance and hightail it out of the hellhole.
It would be a relief at this point
Don't stress yourself out about this, honestly it's not worth it! If it were to even happen, It may feel like the end of the world but it's not. Your career doesn't define you. Weirdly, it was like a weight being lifted off my shoulders. And gaining some time to reflect and put things into perspective. I've come out of this a much stronger person, I'm so much closer to my family because I see how important they are and now with a company that truly values me.
Keep your resume up to date and passively apply. No reason to worry as long as you are prepared. No reason to waste your life stressing because UHG is not worth it. Trust me, we all fall into this trap but it literally takes years off your life. Focus on you and your family first and always. Easier said than done, I know.