With our company hitting its second round of layoffs in just three months, I've been wondering how different people in IT handle this from both a technical and emotional standpoint. We're fortunate to have tools like FirstBase and Torii to help automate the retrieval of hardware, but I'm really interested in how to manage the emotional impact personally. How do you deal with the stress, the relief of not being affected, and the empathy for those who are?
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Honestly, it’s a mixed bag of relief and guilt. You feel relieved it’s not you but sad for your colleagues. It’s rough! I’ve been there a few times and it’s never easy. Just remember, it's important to acknowledge those feelings without letting them overwhelm you.
First things first, make sure you check if your name's on the layoff list. It’s a hard reality check but that’s the first step. If you've got any control, maybe even disable your own account if you see your name. Better to take action before it’s too late!
Right? It's like getting ahead of the game!