It feels like an earthquake (not really) but I wish I could have seen it coming. I have been working at this american multinational company for two years, and in fact, they saved me when I was fired from my last job in 2015. I really like the company and the people, and this is the first time ever I had an experience working at a Jewish-American culture.
Unfortunately, the last CEO of the company had rocked some scandals: he allegedly siphoned money to his own company for months, and he committed an adultery with one of employee. It prompted the regional HR to audit his misconduct and we have been losing clients since february. I noticed that there were so many idle days when I was LITERALLY DOING NOTHING, and just waiting days to be over. After that, one by one my co-worker left the company, and the longest co-workers were starting to leave the company too. That's when I started to notice there was something wrong. However I was overconfident with myself. In the past 7 months, I have been applying overseas jobs only, and not local jobs. When shit hits the fan, I was about to find local jobs since I am about to move from my parent's house to an apartment which will not be covered with my current salary.
But I learned something from the last two years: build your network before you need them. As I was informed that I would be axed, I immediately asked help from my friends, people whom I met on facebook, linkedin and internal network at my company. I know too it's far-fetched to ask your network far away there hoping them to sponsor a work visa, but at least you tried. I also learn how to build "network" really is.
If I could get a job in a month or two, I probably will be lucky since the severance package is quite fair. Already I am fantasizing to visit the Netherlands or Israel to visit my family members or my friends. But last time I was unemployed, it was 7 months, so I am trying to be emotionally numb now, since I don't know yet whether it's an opportunity or a misery.
This year is a tough year for everyone. I hope you don't experience this.
Unfortunately, the last CEO of the company had rocked some scandals: he allegedly siphoned money to his own company for months, and he committed an adultery with one of employee. It prompted the regional HR to audit his misconduct and we have been losing clients since february. I noticed that there were so many idle days when I was LITERALLY DOING NOTHING, and just waiting days to be over. After that, one by one my co-worker left the company, and the longest co-workers were starting to leave the company too. That's when I started to notice there was something wrong. However I was overconfident with myself. In the past 7 months, I have been applying overseas jobs only, and not local jobs. When shit hits the fan, I was about to find local jobs since I am about to move from my parent's house to an apartment which will not be covered with my current salary.
But I learned something from the last two years: build your network before you need them. As I was informed that I would be axed, I immediately asked help from my friends, people whom I met on facebook, linkedin and internal network at my company. I know too it's far-fetched to ask your network far away there hoping them to sponsor a work visa, but at least you tried. I also learn how to build "network" really is.
If I could get a job in a month or two, I probably will be lucky since the severance package is quite fair. Already I am fantasizing to visit the Netherlands or Israel to visit my family members or my friends. But last time I was unemployed, it was 7 months, so I am trying to be emotionally numb now, since I don't know yet whether it's an opportunity or a misery.
This year is a tough year for everyone. I hope you don't experience this.
