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#RI-69ba69af·3 months ago·
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Got laid off from first job

Laid off from first job due to company downsizing, not performance

What I wish I knew
"Not to take job security for granted"
If I could tell you one thing
"Heat up job search network before getting laid off"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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