“Got laid off 10 months into first IT job”

Item: Got laid off 10 months into first IT job
Rating: 5
Author: u_FuzzyCoyote6996

What Actually Happened

Feeling crushed after 2 years of getting the job, then getting laid off due to restructuring

What I wish I knew

"Maybe I should have been more prepared for the industry"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Consider multiple job paths and certifications while on unemployment"

Regret Index

5/10

Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.

SettledMixedSevere

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Same Outcome Band

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