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Layoff Guilt is Eating Me Alive

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·62d ago·2 comments

I made it. Some of my closest teammates didn't. I'm a product manager, and honestly, I'm not sure *why* I'm still here. I haven't been able to focus on work. Every time I open my laptop, I just feel sick. They were better at their jobs than me. They had families. This is so messed up. I know logically it's not my fault, but how do you even deal with this? I'm supposed to be 'leading' now, but I just want to disappear.

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·62d ago

Hey, that's rough. Survivor's guilt is a real thing. It's okay to feel messed up right now. Don't try to bury it. Maybe talking to a therapist, even just for a session or two, could help you process some of this. Also, consider volunteering or finding some way to honor your teammates' contributions. Channeling that energy outward might make a difference. You're not alone in feeling this way.

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·62d ago

Look, I get the feels, but you being paralyzed by guilt doesn't help anyone, least of all your former teammates. Netflix made a business decision. Maybe you bring something to the table they value. Instead of wallowing, figure out what that is and use it to do your job well. That's the best way to respect the situation, and honestly, probably what your teammates would want you to do. Focus on the work.