I’m feeling anxious and would really appreciate an update from those who were laid off in previous rounds. I know many of you still check this forum. How hard is it to find a new job? Is it worse than you expected? I know some found luck early on, but others are still struggling. Any positive changes?
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I was part of the first round last year. I gave up on finding a job around June. I probably submitted around 3k applications in 6 months. I didn't realize how tough the market was. I've pivoted into an early retirement and using my hobby to make ends meet. It's actually working better than I thought and I couldn't be happier. Consistent income was nice, but having to be up early for daily stand up su-ked, bowing down to my boss su-ked, and at this point, I've determined I'm never going back to the corporate environment. It's soul su-king. I hope everyone who has been impacted is getting to where they need to be.
Post election any more current updates from those looking?
Anyone specifically looking in behavioral case management work and familiar with job market? Seems more jobs lately and high salaries, but unclear in how competitive and wondering if actual offers as high as being posted, which seems substantially higher than Cigna EN
I had a new position within 11 weeks. I took two weeks off then worked LinkedIn like a job. Up every morning, worked it all day. 5 job offers by week 9. I started working with my new company 2 weeks later.
It’s absolutely freeing to get out of the chaos. I didn’t understand just how stressful Cigna had become after 20+ years.
I was laid off last year near the holiday season, and finding a new job in this market was very bad back then too - It took me over 7 months to find a new role, but I'm much happier now where I am.
Cigna has a very rat race feel to the way promotions and bonuses were handed out, because so many people are more worried about the way leadership sees them than always helping out their teammates in every way they can. I miss most of the people at Cigna, but I don't miss the culture and the leadership.
Laid off in September and honestly I’m just decompressing from the dumpster fire that Cigna had become. I’m a little worried about finding work, but I’ve been putting my feelers out there.
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Took 7 months and I applied, customized resumes summaries, networked existing and new contacts every single day- weekends too.
The new opportunity was way worth the wait.
Resumes must be ATS ready and have the right key words for what roles you are searching for. Interviews are different across companies too. Any interviews I had, I made it through at least 4-5 rounds. Persistence, flexibility and confidence are key.
It really depends on the area and level you are looking for; I was cut in February and I'm still looking. The market is tough.
I just was laid off on 10/10 and I’m in Data. I have been getting denial after denial.
I was applying for jobs prior to being layed off at Cigna and still nothing😮💨
Stick in there, buddy. I got hundreds of denials before I landed something. Everyone does these days. You have to be super persistent for freaking sure.
Like I said, I'm in the data space. I kept it broad because I can do a few things in that area. I went from advanced SQL dev and data engineering work at Cigna to very rudimentary SQL and basic dashboards at another company - and got a pay bump. I was easily underpaid by at least $30K at Cigna. If you've been at Cigna for more than a couple years and you have a tech job, you're probably being underpaid.
I just was laid off on 10/10 and I’m in Data. I have been getting denial after denial.
I was applying for jobs prior to being layed off at Cigna and still nothing😮💨
Can you share what kind of job you got that was a 10k bump.
I know someone who was laid off a few months ago who found work as a contractor for another similar company.
I wasn't laid off, but I found a new job shortly after lowering my expectations from a huge pay bump ($30k+) to a moderate pay bump ($10k). They snatched me up as fast as they could at such a discount. The really funny thing is I'm now doing much less advanced work than I was doing at Cigna for less money. I'm in the data space. I looked for a good 6 months before lowering my standards. I also outright refused contract and in office roles. Would have been way easier if I was less picky. It's tough out there, but not impossible.
Your results will vary on your experience, skills, and location.
Difficulty finding a new job really depends on your job market.