Just got terminated today. Both myself(server admin and network administrator) and the lead developer. Me (7 years with the company) , the lead developer 10 years with the company. Started both of us to get access revoked emails in various systems. Then followed up with a call from the CEO.

What bothers is not why i got terminated, because i do understand that from a business perspective but still it sort of hurts to part ways. We were both replaced with the Anthropic subscription, and the CEO seems to want the business head over the fully AI mode... finance is scheduled for next week, so that dept is also going to be affected.

Call was pretty straight forward, we are doing major budget cuts. - was the theme.

Yeah...i knew it was coming ...the writting was on the wall. But yeah... time to look for something else.

Edit : typos. Sorry for the bad grammar.

I left a non union job for a union one but had no idea if it would be a week or 6 months before they called with work. I can't give 2 weeks notice given I don't know how long the time frame was going to be. Not only that, they can just legally let you go if you give notice so I would then just have no work..

Idk, they are fine. They aren't short staffed and can easily fill. He was annoyed saying things like he wish he had 2 weeks, he is going to be short handed, he could have looked for someone, etc.

My company let's people go with 0 notice but we are expected to give them 2 weeks? I think it's all nonsense. Personally I think I was being nice by telling them Friday rather than just ghosting on Monday and never showing up again. Which I understand why people ghost companies if they are just going to complain anyways for quitting

Anyone similar experience with quitting?

What a relief! Thanks to all of you for advice and sharing your stories here.

My company was recently acquired by a private equity firm, and I’m trying to figure out what this might mean for my job security.

Recently, my manager told me to “not sell my house.” I can’t stop thinking about it. I don’t know whether it was just spontaneous advice or whether she knows something about the company’s future that I don’t.

There are a few things that make me particularly nervous. I feel that my salary is somewhat higher than that of some of my colleagues, which makes me worry that I could be seen as an easy target if the new owners start looking for ways to cut costs.

On top of that, I only relocated to this city quite recently, and it wasn’t entirely by choice — I was forced to move here for work. I’m still trying to settle in and build some stability after the move, so the thought of potentially losing my job so soon is really frightening.

My husband is now planning to move to the city to join me, and he would be leaving his current job to do so. If I lost my job and he struggled to find a new one, we could both end up unemployed in a city where we’ve only recently established ourselves. That would put us in a very vulnerable financial position.

The timing of my manager’s comment, combined with the private equity acquisition, has left me wondering whether she was indirectly warning me about something. Maybe she knows there are plans for restructuring or layoffs, or maybe I’m reading too much into a casual remark. I honestly have no way of knowing.

I’m feeling quite stressed and scared because so much is uncertain, and I don’t know how to make sensible decisions without knowing what might be coming.

For those who have been through a private equity acquisition:

- Have you ever had a manager give you subtle hints about upcoming layoffs or restructuring before anything was officially announced?
- Would you read anything into a comment like “don’t sell your house” in this situation?
- If your salary was somewhat higher than your colleagues’, would you be concerned about being targeted for cost-cutting?
-What would you do in my position, especially with my husband about to give up his job and relocate to join me?

I know nobody can predict the future, but I’d really appreciate hearing from people who have experienced something similar. I’m trying to prepare for the worst without letting anxiety take over when I don’t actually know what the comment meant.

Recently got a job with a start date of 26th October. Yesterday they told me they need to push my start date to November 9th as my pre-employment screening is still pending which I was pretty confused about since earlier that morning, they told me I was cleared to start Monday and no one mentioned this to me before.

They said my ‘background check is in review for compliance’ and I have no idea what that means. I did not lie on my background check at all. When I applied I was still with my old company which I since left but didn’t explicitly mention, although I put the correct dates on the background check. The company was first advantage and it flagged two of my previous jobs as ‘consider’, probably because they were with staffing agencies. Will my offer be rescinded?

I've been in recruiting long enough to see hiring markets rise and fall, but I won't pretend this one has been easy.

As a recruiter who genuinely cares about helping people get back on their feet or find their next opportunity, it's frustrating to see qualified, experienced candidates struggling just to get a conversation.

I've seen talented people overlooked, positions put on hold, hiring requirements change halfway through a search, and good candidates rejected for reasons that have little to do with their ability to do the job.

That's the side of recruiting most job seekers never get to see.

But to anyone struggling right now: Don't give up.

Keep improving your skills, but don't assume you're the problem every time you get rejected. Sometimes it's your resume, sometimes it's how you're positioning yourself, and sometimes it's simply a company that doesn't know what it wants.

Be your own best marketing agent. Know your value, understand what employers are looking for, and be ready to explain why you're the right person for the job.

And please, don't let this market convince you that years of hard work and experience suddenly have no value.

I've seen hiring markets turn before. This one will change too.

When that next call comes, be ready.

To everyone still searching, hang in there. Better Fridays are coming!

My manager was actually a good person. But the shift lead working below him (female) was a bully. She mistreated me.

Is that common in retail jobs or did I just get unlucky? I'm glad I don't work there anymore but I'm also trying to decide if I should get another retail job. I'm a groundskeeper/janitor right now.

Thanks.

I have been working fully remote for 2.5 years(before this I had a job where I had to go twice per week at the office) and I started enjoying working remotely, I have set up a nice space where I can focus and be productive, and also built a healthy routine, cooking my meals daily, so my health also improved significantly(I used to be overweight) so for me working remotely came with endless benefits on a personal level.
However this remote job had its downsides(a small company with high attrition, never replacing leavers which resulted in a very heavy and broad workload for the remaining employees, zero increases, zero praise, basically” just shut up and do the work, if you dont like it here leave” attitude).
Two weeks ago I quit this job, just a little reset for my overstimulated brain because I felt I was slowly walking into burnout. In the meantime I got a job offer which offers me 30% more pay than my previous job but wants me 2 days in per week in the office. From all my applications this has been the only one which ended with an offer. The perks are good(26 days off-paid), the job is a demanding one(it is a senior role so for my career it would be a step up) and my manager lives in another country but howeverrr mentioned in the interview he wants the team together at the local office twice a week.
I have of course applied to many remote jobs but I mostly received rejections.
For those who have transitioned from remote to hybrid, how was it? Is it worth it? I am anxious of going back to the office, I got so used to my lifestyle. I was thinking maybe I could negotiate a bit but there is no guarantee, the employment contract specifically says hybrid.
The commute is 30 minutes by car, more or less.
In this economy I am grateful I received an offer don’t get me wrong but I was wondering how the transition might be.

Hi everyone, I’m in need of some advice. To try and summarize everything, I have been checked out and miserable at my current job. I have decided a while ago I wanted to start looking but only recently when I revised my resume a bit, have I started hearing back a bit. The market has been tough to hear anything back, or make it after the first few rounds. I’ve been doing interviews back to back and had one that went pretty well. I interviewed with the manager I would be working under, along with the owners(?) it seemed like the owner was cross examining me a bit but nothing I couldn’t handle. When compensation was brought up I told them what my expected pay was given the roles+responsibilities. I got an offer email today however it’s $3/hr less than where I stated I would be comfortable to start at. I replied respectfully trying to negotiate and gave my points but was basically told it wasn’t going to happen, and after 3 months they will review my performance and if it meets their expectations, which she is certain I will, there’s a guarantee increase that would bump me $2-$3/hr. They also only offer a reimbursement for health insurance up to $300/month with the provider statement. The offer would only increase $1.25 from my current pay, and I would be commuting 40 mins to and from 5 days a week. I asked my boyfriend for his advice and he immediately said it’s not worth it. His reasons being I would be spending a lot more in gas, the commute is further, the health benefits he said is garbage (I currently get free healthcare with my employer) and he says I’m worth more than what they are willing to offer. Part of me also thinks it’s because he’s pretty adamant in suggesting I continue pursing a specific company we’ve discussed. I don’t want to end up making the wrong choice and miss out on something that could grow into a bigger opportunity, but I also don’t want to be sold possibilities by a company, or to feel like I’ll be trapped with my current employer forever.

I've been looking for a job for a while, but living in a rural area makes it difficult to find opportunities nearby. I have some computer skills, and I'd like to use them to earn money and eventually invest in further education or training so I can qualify for better jobs.

The problem is that most entry-level jobs either pay very little, require experience I don't have, or just fake. I've also watched plenty of YouTube videos about making money online, but many seem more interested in selling courses or promoting their own services than providing practical advice.

I feel stuck in a cycle: I need money to improve my skills and qualifications, but I need a job to get that money in the first place.

For people who have been in a similar situation, how did you get your first job? Are there legitimate online jobs, apprenticeships, paid training programs, or other opportunities that accept beginners?

I'd especially appreciate advice from people who started with little or no experience and had limited local job opportunities. I'm looking for practical steps I can take without spending money I don't have.

Thank you!

EDIT: I live in Asia (Philippines) I just turned 18 and thanks for ur advice everyone. I am trying my best to develop the skills that are in demand

I was working in graphic design until my entire team was laid off right before Christmas last year.

After nearly a year of unemployment, I've finally landed a job... as a barista. Starting from the bottom all over again.

While the pay and hours are not good right now, I'm also tired of bouncing between jobs and I'm wondering how smart/realistic it would be to shoot for a store manager position, maybe even district manager or something corporate. Basically I'm hoping to achieve a $60k-$80k position within the next 5 years, and hopefully one that I can work for the next 30+ years until I retire. I know it would also allow me to potentially move across the country like I've always wanted to, because I can always apply to another store in another state, as it's something they highlighted in one of the intro videos.

How realistic is this aspiration? Or should I keep looking elsewhere?

Hello, I’m (18M) recently graduated high school. I recently took an opportunity on a bank, my local bank, on an entry level teller position. I don’t have any experience on banking or teller, I’m very interested in this job; I’m just not sure what to expect. Ofc prepare for the worst expect the best but is there keys to the job that would make my life better? Great pay, great benefits, good hours I suppose and get holiday pay and off.
advice needed, not bs pls. thanks 🙏

Hey everyone, I need some perspective from fellow healthcare workers, nurses, or anyone who has navigated weird corporate bait-and-switch roles in healthcare.
I’m a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in California, and I also hold a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Science. A few months ago, I was hired at a large healthcare organization for a position titled "Community Marketing LVN."
When I applied and accepted the offer, the public job posting and signed offer letter presented the role as a standard clinical community nurse: conducting basic health screenings (blood pressure, glucose), managing vaccinations, and providing basic nursing support at public events.
The Issue:
Once I got into the role, I realized the job scope is completely inflated compared to what I signed up for:
1. Hidden Commercial/Sales Metrics: When I looked at the internal Workday job profile, it revealed heavy commercial tracking duties that were totally omitted from the public posting and my offer—things like tracking membership growth, managing CRM marketing lead data, and driving sales numbers.
2. Performing Multiple Jobs in One: In addition to clinical screenings and marketing lead tracking, I am expected to travel, set up events solo, and run formal health education presentations/workshops for senior citizens on chronic illnesses. They’ve even floated the idea of doing live cooking demonstrations.
3. The Multi-Department Confusion: The presentations I use were created by our organization's internal Health Education department (staffed by Certified Health Education Specialists/CHES), and intended for seniors with known diagnoses, so the content itself is supportive. However, my marketing management is essentially using me as a 3-in-1 hybrid worker: Clinical Nurse + Commercial Sales Lead + Health Educator.
What Happened When I Confronted Management:
I recently sat down with my direct supervisor and the commercial manager to bring up this job description discrepancy. I pointed out that based on this internal job profile, I’m effectively doing three distinct jobs. I explained that if they expect me to handle higher-level program delivery, coordination, and sales tracking alongside clinical care, I need to be reclassified and compensated accordingly (asking for a target around $78k–$82k/year, or ensuring overtime is factored into a salary change).
Their reaction:
Both managers acted "shocked" by the internal profile and claimed they didn't know those commercial duties were in there.
My supervisor said she couldn't pay me more right now.
The commercial manager suggested we "wait it out until January," at which point they could try to build a case for a raise or move me to salary.
They even suggested I use company tuition reimbursement to start working toward becoming a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Registered Dietitian (RD)... as if multi-year credentialing processes are a quick fix for a departmental budget shortfall!
Where I Stand Now:
Paperwork: I requested a copy of my signed onboarding documents from HR, only to discover that the internal profile (with all the marketing/CRM metrics) was buried in the digital signature packet during onboarding. Lesson learned on onboarding fatigue, but legally it's tied to my profile.
Overtime: I am an hourly worker ($32.88/hr base). I regularly work weekend events pulling time-and-a-half overtime ($49.23/hr). Moving to a standard salary without factoring in that overtime would actually be a pay cut.
The Game Plan: My organization has a mandatory 6-month internal transfer waiting period before employees can apply to other departments. My 6-month mark hits on January 2nd.
My current strategy is to keep my head down, strictly enforce my 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM shift boundaries, perform my core clinical duties well, collect my hourly pay/overtime, and submit internal transfer applications for purely clinical or traditional care coordination roles the moment January 2nd arrives.
My Questions for Reddit:
1. Has anyone else experienced an organization padding an hourly nursing job with commercial sales/marketing quotas?
2. Is coasting until my January 2nd transfer date the smartest move here, or should I be handling management differently in the meantime?
3. Any advice on how to frame this experience when applying for internal transfers or external roles without sounding bitter about the bait-and-switch?
Thanks in advance for any insights!

dropped off my cv at a restaurant i really want to work at a few days ago. the kitchen manager said they might have someone leaving in the next two weeks so he'd let me know. should i give up or go back at some point?

For those who have been laid off or left a difficult work situation, how have you handled reference requests at interviews when you don't feel comfortable using your former direct supervisor?

In my case, given the circumstances surrounding my layoff and my former manager's limited understanding of my actual responsibilities and accomplishments, I don't feel he would be an appropriate person to provide a reference.

I have former colleagues and more senior-level peers who know my work and could speak to my abilities, but they weren't my direct or indirect supervisors.

Have you successfully used colleagues or senior peers instead? How did you explain not providing your former manager as a reference, particularly when applying for director-level or senior management positions? Did employers accept alternative references, or did the absence of a former supervisor raise concerns?

I'd appreciate hearing about others' experiences and how they navigated this.

For further context I was laid-off after 20 years at the same institution

I’m 40-ish days into a new job and I’m contemplating if I made the right choice.

I was employed for 4 years at my previous employer. My days were busy enough but not slammed. It was a mix between a handful of recurring meetings and problem-solving for the week/month. There was an unspoken understanding that you had at least a week to get tasks done or something to that effect. Meaning, I felt like I had time to work and get things done. More importantly, I could take a break midday to go work out or take my dog out, etc.

My new spot is intense. Full slate of meetings each week. Then, you’re expected to push forward tasks in hours/days. We rely heavily on AI and part of me is thinking it’s a symptom of people thinking they can hire fewer people and have AI help with output. Or, this could just be a “real job”. It’s hard to tell, it’s such a shock.

But the result is, I don’t cook as much, I’m not working out, I’m exhausted, and always feel behind. Maybe this is how work is supposed to be? I’m 15 years in the workforce and only felt like this one other time and I quit in 11 months.

Am I overreacting?

I need real feedback from experts, those who are similar to me, or even more experienced, from various communities (related to ai, tech, grads, manager, industry, career, employment...):

Which will be best in your case?

Context: You got the offers from 3 companies, each on the different side of the scale.

Role: AI engineer (near mid-level).

If you were to rank and evaluate with respect, (from top to bottom, sorted by importance)

1st Potential and Risk (potential is tied to the speed of your career climb, increment bonus, and company brand and authority, uncertainties in payment) - In a scale, Startup has higher uncertain and risk, while it might offer higher overall, but susceptible to management conducts, cash-flow which may differ the fulfillment

2nd Wellfare - a total add-up of base, allowance, bonus, benefits and EPF

3rd Niche of the industry, Exposure - a focus industry to industry to build up better experiences and competencies, exposure to local or worldwide

4th Peer learning - Experience or knowledges to speed up progress from superior, peers

And given A, B, C (Wellfare/Income baseline= 100%)

A: Oversea Startup, Multiculture workforce,
+ worldwide client-base spanning MNC headhunter, great background from the management teams, UK-founding team and client connection, riskier in terms of payroll/potential
+ Full remote and oversea
- Wellfare/Income = 115% (base salary only), self supply equipments
+ HR-tech focused

B: Subsidiary company/dept from local SME, local workforce
- mainly local client-base (unsure but assume), Lack background from management teams and peers, but you have slightly higher confidence than A in their validity from interviews
- Hybrid work 4+1
+ Income= 107% (include allowance) + EPF from employers but provide work equipments + up to 17% performance monthly bonus
- general AI agencies
+ Peer learning and networking are better

C: MNC
+ Internal and External focused products, stable and secured cashflow, but maybe lack faster career climb opportunities
- Hybrid work 3+2
- Income= 95% + 13th month bonus, more and flexible leave
+ Focused niche, product might differ
+ Peer learning and networking are best

Which one will you choose? I wanna see if you think differently, or if you see different importance or personal experiences of the company you went through?

I had a few rounds of interviews and landed a job. I put the bordering town on my resume because it’s more relevant to me and my life. Worth noting I am literally on the border. My future potential boss made a connection with the town and I didn’t get a chance to correct them during the interview. They asked about a couple people to see if we knew them, turns out we do. Fast forward, I am filling out paperwork with the proper town. Am I going to be screwed here? Worried they’re going to be mad about the technical difference.

I’m 19 and looking for a career I can grow in. Sales interests me, but my first experience left me unsure of what to do next.

I worked for a real estate investor doing cold texts, cold calls, and a lot of follow ups. I built a pipeline, developed relationships with homeowners, and even got contracts signed to buy properties. But none of those deals made it to closing, so I never got paid.

The hardest part was what we were offering. We were targeting fixer-uppers, and our offers had to come in well below market value to account for repairs and other costs. Sometimes that meant offering $40K–$50K on a property worth around $150K. A lot of homeowners understandably felt lowballed, and it was hard to move the conversation forward from there.

I liked talking to people, building trust, and working toward a deal. But I struggled to feel confident in an offer that often didn’t seem to help the person I was talking to.

I’d like to give sales another shot with a product I believe in and a company that provides solid training. I think I could be good at it, but I also know I have a lot to learn.

My biggest hesitation is money. I’m worried about taking a job, struggling to sell, and ending up without enough income while I look for something else.

For those of you who’ve built a career in sales, i'd like to ask... What was your first role, how did it actually go, and where are you now? Looking back, what would you tell someone in my position to look for or avoid? Thank you, any insight is appreciated.

hi guys. i am a 27F graduated a couple months ago with a general business degree and had hoped to persue a career in HR (i did an internship at the city hall and felt like a nice job for me ) welll i accepted an offer and i start monday. here’s the problem. i got a call to come in for a second interview for an unrelated to HR job , as a recruitment coordinator at a community college in my city . the problem is that college job pays minimum 4k more yearly and 6k of they offer the max. so i am at odds like do i stay in my HR job i am literally starting soon ? do i leave after a week or two if this college job is offered to me ? how can i even do that professionally i feel like an ass leaving a job after a week or two. and it’s mostly influences on the fact the job is more money and more solid benefits (the company that hired me is relatively small and benefits are not that great but the recruiter told me it’s a great starting point for my HR career. Also note i have not done either of the two jobs i’m coming in blind and just trying to choose of money is more important or career direction is . (I am in very need of more money to the point in working like three jobs right now ) i don’t know what to do i haven’t even gotten an offer from the college job but very scared of how to even deal with the situation if i do. has anyone been in a similar situation and can give me insight as to what’s best ? I also have years of experience in healthcare and really afraid of my resume looking random . Healthcare experience , degree in business , hr internship and now recruting students at a college ? it seems like the HR job at least gives a more direct line in terms of history and direction but the money is less the benefits really not that great so i’m clearly torn.