Laid off due to "restructuring" at a company I was at for 7 years. First thing I did was panic about how to tell my wife and whether we can make mortgage. Second thing was spiral about being a failure. I know logically that getting laid off happens and isn't about my worth but my brain is NOT having it. Anyone been through this? How long did it take to stop feeling like your identity got erased?
Restructuring is corporate speak for 'we're cutting costs and you're on the list.' Document everything you can for potential severance negotiations if you haven't already.
Have you reached out to anyone in your network yet or are you still in shock? Sometimes talking to a former coworker helps you realize how solid you actually are.
This sucks but 7 years experience is actually really valuable. You'll land something. The panic is normal but try to use it as fuel instead of poison.
First thing I'd do is file for unemployment and then take like 2 days before job hunting. You need to process this before you panic-apply everywhere.
Seven years is brutal. That's not just a job loss, that's losing part of your routine and identity. How are you holding up today compared to yesterday?
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The kids don't need to know everything right now. Figure out your next move first, then have an age-appropriate talk. You got this.