Rant

Just survived RIF - feeling guilty AF

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·58d ago·2 comments

So, rounds of layoffs hit my team (credit risk) yesterday. I somehow made it through, but a lot of really talented people didn't. People I've worked closely with for years. Now I'm sitting here with this overwhelming sense of guilt. Like, why me? What did I do to deserve staying when others were let go? My manager just told us to 'stay focused' and 'support each other,' but it's hard to focus when half the team is gone and the rest of us are walking on eggshells. Anyone else been through this and have advice on how to cope?

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·58d ago

I totally get it. Been there. It's survivor's guilt, plain and simple. Goldman probably used some algorithm or ranking system you'll never understand, so don't torture yourself trying to figure it out. Focus on doing your job well, supporting your remaining colleagues, and maybe reaching out to those who were let go if you feel comfortable. They'll likely need recommendations or just someone to vent to. It's a crappy situation, but you being productive is the best thing you can do right now.

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·58d ago

Seriously? 'Guilty AF'? Look, I get that it sucks to see colleagues lose their jobs, but you *survived* a layoff at Goldman Sachs. That's a huge win! Instead of wallowing, use this as an opportunity to prove why *you* were kept. Work harder, take on new responsibilities, and make yourself indispensable. Sympathy is nice, but demonstrating value is what really matters in that environment. So, dry those tears and get back to work.