Navigating Layoffs: 3 Key Lessons For Software Engineers
Layoffs can be tough on identity & job search. I learned: build an identity beyond your employer, create structure during job hunting, & timing plays a role in market conditions. Read my full journey & share your experiences!
A software engineer's journey through layoffs, job hunting, and rediscovering professional identity One year ago, I was laid off from Pluralsight - my dream company where I'd spent three years growing as a software engineer. That day started a challenging four-month journey that taught me more about my career, resilience, and professional identity than I expected. After sending 100+ applications and facing countless rejections in a competitive market flooded with laid-off tech talent, I eventually landed at a 40-person startup through a former colleague's referral. For those navigating simila...