Rant

My rant: They laid off my whole damn team

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·58d ago·2 comments

I'm so freaking pissed right now. They just gutted my entire QA team! Poof, gone. We were all called into a meeting this morning and blindsided with the news. No warning, no performance issues, just 'restructuring'. I've been busting my ass here for 5 years, and this is how they repay me? Seriously?! What am I supposed to do now? The job market is a dumpster fire. The VP who delivered the news had the audacity to say they were 'grateful for our contributions'. Grateful my ass! They're saving a buck by outsourcing our jobs to some cheaper overseas company. I am beyond furious.

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·58d ago

That's absolutely brutal. I'm so sorry to hear that. Five years is a long time to dedicate to a company, and to be treated like that is just unacceptable. Don't let this get you down too much; their loss is another company's gain. Start networking and updating your resume immediately. Lean on your former teammates for support and leads. Something will turn up, and you'll land on your feet.

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·58d ago

Restructuring is often just corporate speak for cost-cutting. It sucks, but try not to take it too personally, even though it's hard not to. QA is frequently one of the first departments to get hit in these situations. Did they offer any severance or outplacement services? Make sure you understand your rights and get everything you're entitled to. Start applying for unemployment right away; don't delay on that part.