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I got laid off from my job of almost 6 years.
They didn't lay off many, but layoffs at my previous job had been pretty much unheard of because they were just really good at finding shit for people to do and rolling off people onto new projects and stuff.
It really hit me like a ton of bricks...because I always just assumed that even IF there were layoffs, I would not be chosen. Apparently, I was judged on my last 6 months (end of 3-year project, 5-month 60-80 hr work week crunch back in the Spring, and a new management regime that I hated) instead of my last 6 years and the hammer fell to me an 5 others.
BUT..........I got a sweet severance (6 years will do that) and immediately flopped back into my job prior to that place within 2 weeks, so I feel *VERY* fortunate.
The lesson if there is one? Never burn your bridges! hahaha...I left my current employer on great terms so they were happy to have me back even after 6 years.
Now, I'm beyond happy....turns out getting laid off was the best thing to happen to me all year, as I am really enjoying what I am working on finally.
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