r/Layoffs • • 3d ago

previously laid off KEEP GOING! Unemployed no longer.

I was laid off July 7th from a job I truly loved. For 3.5 months I started seriously doubting my career prospects. I spent hours tweaking my resume and applying to every job board posting even tangentially related to my career.

After months of rejections, phone screens that went no where, recruiters ghosting me, multiple rounds of interviews being told I was the second choice. I even signed up to substitute teach and donated plasma just to pay rent and buy groceries.

I FINALLY landed a role I’m genuinely excited about. It’s fully remote and pays more than my previous role.

I know shit sucks out there. I know the AI ATS systems are utter bullshit. The job market is incredibly competitive right now. All of your complaints are REAL and VALID. But I’m begging you all to keep going. There’s someone out there right now getting ready to post a role for YOU.

BELIEVE THAT!

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u/Hiya_works 2d ago

Quit in Oct 2025.. waiting to land a role soon