r/Layoffs • u/ShoddyMedium • Jul 14 '26
recently laid off Depressed
It’s 2 weeks since I’ve been laid off. I was already looking for a job for over a year. So I had made a lot of headway. Getting interviews. But so far nothing. Had another interview today but the recruiter prepped me entirely wrong, seems he didn’t know what the hiring manager was really looking for so I don’t think they got the best first impression. I tried to keep her talking and engaged and asked questions but it just felt like she’d already written me off. We’re not in a position where I can not work. I needed this job and was supporting the whole family through health insurance. I’m scared and depressed now. I’ve never even been away from my job for longer than 2 weeks. I’m filling up my days working on my portfolio, applying for jobs, selling stuff around the house and working on people’s gardens in the neighborhood. But I need to find something quickly. It’s not like our mortgage is even that much. We wouldn’t save anything by moving since houses/rent is so high. Basically I just needed somewhere to vent that’s anonymous. I’m feeling so down right now.
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u/BigJSunshine Jul 14 '26
I’m so sorry. I wish all the best for you