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Society should not complain that young people no longer want to get married or bring children to this messed up world which is rigged against the 99.99%
I also don't understand how people can let one person decide if they able to feed there family or not. That overemployed is always better than unemployed
Ok we all know it. We are ready when the storm smashes but no company hires when we have worked at so many companies after suffering layoffs after layoffs
Layoffs are always hard. I’ve seen 12 layoffs, and only affected by 2 of them. Save money, prepare for the worst, and always be on the hunt, in a way. Good video my dude. That’s good information.
Doesn't matter if you have 7, 17, or 27 years in any job or industry: you're a line item on a spreadsheet, subject to downsizing at any time. It will almost certainly happen - 99% likely. 100%, given a long enough timeline. Congratulations, Chris. One door is now closed. So many doors are ahead of you, all with incredible growth potential. You are a phenomenal talent. I can't wait to see where you go next!
I have worked in tech start ups sense 2000. I even worked for Amazon. Here is my advice. Have a skill that no one can replicate. This has saved me. I have experience in programming. But so do thousands of people - although skilled, you are but a number that can do what they need. Sure take the job. But also find something that another person CANNOT say that they can do easily. Anyone can say they can code, they are a UX designer, they are full stack, they know SQL, ... bla bla bla..... Just my advice that saved me. I am slowly getting out of tech because younger people who have the time to study the newer stuff will ALWAYS take your position. Find a skill set that does not change, include that with your tech skill. For example, I do TRADITIONAL HAND DRAWN ANIMATION. SO in a thousand people apply for any tech job - maybe one other will have that skill set. Find something only you can do. Develop that skill ( with your other tech skills ) - and just move forward. I will soon be launching my RU-vid animation station and this will get me the second source of income - like you are doing.
@@chrissgchriss And now that Midjourney is around that traditional hand drawn animation will be obsolete. Why wait for you to finish an animation in hours or days even when I can hire someone who knows how to do the same in minutes and can pump out the same quality 20 times faster? Good luck with that!
@@cryptojedii True. I use AI in my process, easy AI graphics, easy AI audio and easy AI text. Easy AI coding. But no matter what you still gotta be better than the next guy - to be the one behind the AI computer. In my current job, I am filling the positions of 5 people. Bottom line. The boss AIN'T gonna do it - and I said ain't - no matter how easy it is. They just won't. They wanna be BOSS. That's why there is a boss. Until I am boss. People like me will have to overdeliver to work - that's my point. Find something, anything that will set you apart. You got good boobs and equal to everyone else? LOL. Guess what, You're Hired!
I'm a public school teacher. It doesn't pay a lot but job layoffs are incredibly rare. And one thing I tell my students is when you work in the high-tech industries, or corporate world..... It's not a matter of IF you will be laid off, you WILL be late off. Those people more than ever should have a Year's income for survival. The pay is higher than the average career, but so are the layoffs and the job instability. I worked in corporate for 15 years and they will lie straight to your face and tell you you won't be laid off. Don't ever believe them. Thanks for sharing your story as it will help others.
Totally agree with what you say. I am in healthcare and education in pediatrics. I use to envy tech workers and all the perks they get. Now I am so glad I am not in tech. I look at the Reddit posts about how they apply for jobs in data analytics and tech in general and they have to apply to so many jobs because it's not really a requirement anymore to have a degree. They have people going into tech with just certificates. I apply to just one job and they jump to hire me in my profession. Sometimes I don't even do the onboarding on time and they still are begging me to hurry and do the online onboarding for fear that they think I will apply to another company. I have recruiters constantly emailing me to get therapy jobs. I work only remote work and it may not be "sexy" like the tech jobs but boy do I sleep at night and I actually appreciate my job more now and thank goodness that I never went into tech even though I took courses in computer programming back in the day and was going to change careers. I never liked sitting too long looking at little numbers and letters and solving code. Seems like a grind to me.
Sorry to hear about your recent layoff bro! Keep your head up and keep striving for that goal you are wanting in the long term. Tech is a hard industry to be in.
We are builders. Create your own products. We have AI to aid quick development. Think of tech as an entrepreneurial endeavor. Great advice as always Chris.
This was such a unique coincidence because I was just laid off from my data entry job of a year and a half just last week. But the interesting thing is that I was not too upset about it because I was actually burnt out and was wanting a way out without quitting. I spent the entire rest of the next week just resting at home and I have never felt much better, although I am working a part-time job on the weekend at a warehouse. Layoffs can be scary but I have learned to take life one day at a time and not be too stressed. I even got a response for another office job offer as of this moment but I am still optimistic about whatever happens next.
Just got laid off today and this was on my YT feed 😅. I've been an app developer (gaming/enterprise) since 2009 and experienced getting laid off in 2013, 2015, 2019, 2021 and today in 2023! Nothing in life is permanent. Like you've said, it's best to save for rainy days and luckily I was able to do that as I experienced company downsize or close doors frequently. Partly my fault as I do like working with startups. Unfortunately they don't seem to last more than 2 - 3 years. Wish you all the best, Chris! Mabuhay! 🇵🇭
I was laid off by a company that had me sign a social media contract so I lost my RU-vid partnership 😥 I will never make that mistake again. That is so crazy. They didn't even let people work as part-time cashiers
That's crazy. I was hoping to get a part time job in IT to do alongside my business, I didn't realise some companies ban their staff from having other jobs, that doesn't seem legal.
I really appreciate the positive attitude. I've been burned out and only have 1 year of experience and am worried about layoffs but this is encouraging!
I’m sorry to hear that brother. You are a good soul, and you have been inspiring me to continue my journey into tech. You have this! You will find something even better. ❤🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@deboman81 I think it has to do with me more than the job. I didn't like being trapped in a cubicle surrounded by other people who chatted all the time making it difficult to concentrate. Other things I hated was being on-call trying to fix other people's bugs in the middle of the night, and I didn't like having to code to schedule deadlines which meant working overtime.
I was layed off earlier this year and felt like it was the perfect job, great work life balance, WFH. Plus a new baby on the way. i was layed off and then baby was born 3 days after. it was pretty crazy with the whole cobra and paying for insurance out of pocket. it took me 5 months to get a job and even then it is under what i was previously making. i have started another source of income and looking for more to be prepared just incase it happens again. Keep your head up Chris!
Sounds brutal . Also lost my contract in the middle of moving houses and while my wife is pregnant. Lucky I was a little prepared and live in a country were healthcare is subsidised by the government, not employers, so my wife's medical expenses are covered 😂
I just got illegally fired today. Been in tech for over 15 years. Been laid off at least 3 times and I'm a documented top performer This is the new normal in tech unfortunately.
If you have more then 200000/year like you said, after 3-5 years if you are smart enough you will invest money in real state (apartments for rent) so you don't have to work in tech anymore. Problem is that Cali is very expensive, solution is to live somewhere else where life is much cheaper, outside the US.
True but not everyone is into social media for extra income. Im not much a camera person myself and would prefer real estate as an investment.@@Lik3ToSing
@@Lik3ToSing The smartest thing for him would be to buy some land and grow potatoes like farmer Bill. I was always curious how the hell people can watch into the screen all day long for years, it's not natural for human body at all.
I work in IT and since 2020 I been on contracts. Hopping from one place to the other. Stability is gone in today economy. I'm definitely now looking to open a business online and sell my skills to individual businesses. Its s different world now.
No one is safe from layoffs. Learn that early on and set your priorities. Work for yourself and you'll never be laid off. It's all on you at that point. You get as much as you put out.
Some people pass away unexpectedly for no apparent reason, making the loss of a job seem far less significant. Adopting this perspective can help you cope with challenges and maintain a positive outlook.
Sorry about the layoff, but glad to hear things are going well still! Looking forward to seeing what your courses have to offer. You're still an inspiration even after 5 years in software to me!
My father who is 80 and still working as a programmer because he got a young kid from a young woman said that programming is hard because he is forever updating his skills every year like no other profession. It is tiring for him and he actually discourages us from following his footsteps.
Best wishes Chris for you and your family I know this will make you even stronger smarter and elavate your game Thanks for the inspiration and motivation
Yeah I was going to be a software engineer but it seems like the job market is oversaturated, now I’m learning it on the side while I’m pursuing a career in cybersecurity.
Been a developer for 5+ years now and got laid off in April. Have been applying for new jobs since but no luck. What sucks is that I was thinking of looking for something a few months before but just got too comfortable with the company I was at. I was ignoring the warning signs and now I'm in the same boat.
@@kirill4531 The owner of the company was reassuring over and over again that everything was fine and would talk up how well our benefits were compared to other companies (the benefits that mainly kept me there were that he paid 100% of our health insurance and gave us generous PTO days). He was always gone because he was trying to get investors and we lost or had client fallout due to his actions.
I was just watching your video with Lawrence Lockhart on your other channel this afternoon. Trying to get inspiration from it. And then this happens... on Friday the 13th? Wow.
A number of guys I knew in tech had the express attitude of "I'm even with the company at the end of every day". They were ALWAYS looking for another gig.
Blessings to you man. Thank you so much for sharing your personal life as well as your tech job. Im entering this job skill because of your personal stories.
Happy for you, because it looks like you found your niche. I've just been laid off recently (April 3rd 2024). This business is hard in the sense if you aren't working in the latest software stack, you are yesterday's news. My last job was XML transformations using xslt. I hope you find the job that you like.
My name's Obani MacCharles, I'm 20 years old and I'm Nigerian. I'm an aspiring web developer. I've been following you for months and I must say, you don't know how much you've inspired me, like many times i want to give up, but after watching a video of yourself, I just get motivated. You might not believe this but, you're the main reason I've not given up on my journey to web development, I'm so grateful for this sir, Thank you so much for your words and videos of encouragement, I'm really grateful sir, thank you.... you'd be the first to know whenever i land my first job❤️☺️.
Having saving up to 6 months or more is always helpful , that will cut down the emotional stress and allow you to think thoroughy whats the next steps. After being withness at least min 2 times where previous company let go more than 100 employee. I am a strong believer that multiple income is the way forward and 1 more thing. Protect your own interest as company will always protect theirs 🎉
Sorry to hear about your struggles. I am thinking of learning to code and these stories have me somewhat concerend. Do you think getting into tech is still a good carreer opportunity for the future? Is this a bump along the road for tech industry or the "new normal". It seems like a lot of folks can't find employment or are getting laid off. TIA.
If anything, people with more experience tend to get laid-off first because they cost the company more money. Layoff's primary purpose is to cut expenses. No matter how much you contribute to your company, no matter how much you know, the company will generally get by fine without you. You were the guy who handles the weekly script to update an important database? They'll get by fine with having it outdated for a few months before somebody realizes it isn't being maintained and they find somebody to take over the job, even if poorly at first. In a company of even just 100 people, having one person gone, you, is not going to break them, so you are definitely replaceable.
One of the most important question you should ask an employer during interviews is what their severance package is, if you're in tech you will most like use it.
I've been involved in tech for 25 years. I've seen more layoffs than I will likely ever remember. The good thing is that the industry is always evolving, always changing. If you're agile and curious enough, you can change with it. Layoffs are not easy, but if you can look at each one as an opportunity for growth and a way to challenge / expand your abilities, then they're at least slightly less scary. Doesn't make the financial piece any easier tho, for sure. Wishing you the absolutely best, Chris.
I think what needs to happens is that the cost of living must come down. With the inflation so high people just can't afford anything and we probably need to grow more of our own vegetables and fruits is costing us too much money. It seems that the cost of everything is going up. Real estate is way to high, taxes are way to high, HOA fees are going up, home insurance is going up. I don't know. If I could live on a sailboat probably in international waters, grow my own vegetables and fruits, get energy from solar panels, filter my own water. Unfortunately living on a sailboat you have all the salt water and barnacles that are attacking your boat. Maybe living in the Philippines might be cheaper. The biggest problem is the high rate of inflation. The government needs to get it lowered.
Sorry to hear you got laid off. I agree with you, go for happiness over money if the only difference is just a few dollars. Right now, I would only leave my company if I get paid double. The reason is that the experience that I’m acquiring will be hard to get in other companies. I’m involved in the full life cycle of the application. I do devops, security, backend, ci/cd pipeline, Azure, and pretty much everything. The o ly thing I haven’t done is the frontend, and that’s because we don’t have one. But if we did, I would be doing that as well. So to me, learning technologies from every area of the life cycle of the application, is so rewarding. I work remote and there is nobody checking on me. My work speaks for itself. I’ve declined good offers just because I wouldn’t be remote, or I would be stuck working on a code base that would not offer me the personal growth that I seek.
You deserve my follow!!!! I just got laid off, this was a very useful video!!! Can you make a video on a action plan to take, if you want to get back in the market. Thanks
Sorry Chris, I got ya beat! I've been working in the IT field for over 20 years now. In 2 weeks, my current tech contract will Robert Half will end on 12/7 after 6-1/2 mos. That will make NOT 1, no,..NOT even 2! but yeah, you're seeing it here.. My THIRD tech layoff in the SAME year 2023! Yep, I'm part of an exclusive and relegated club of 3 layoffs in the same year.
I really hate when people in tech say its hard. You guys literally are the most pampered industry to work for. Good salaries with great benefits, nowdays you can work remotely, also you guys can have multiple income (overemployment or side gigs) and your work environment involves sitting down in an office space with ac and just work with your laptop 😂. Maybe tell that to a construction worker, a truck driver or any other blue collar worker.
Tech and office jobs in general are hard in a different way. Sitting at a desk for 40+ hours a week can be torturous if you like being physically active and it can be really bad for your health ie back problems. They also can get burnout easily from constantly having to learn new technologies and meet targets. I agree about your other points though, they get better salaries and remote work. I've done both physical jobs and office jobs and preferred the physical jobs as I like being active altho I've never had a remote tech job. Trade jobs are also in high demand with some v good salaries plus there's the self employment option. But it's true that 20 years of manual work takes its toll on the body. There is no perfect job, there are positives and negatives in every job. We just have to figure out what works best for us individually.
@@katec9893 yes i understand you do have a point. I have done both types of jobs throughout my life. I used to work in warehouses, in the fields picking up grapes high temperatures, but i have also worked office jobs. And now im a truck driver. That being said software engineers no matter what have way more pros than cons especially if we compare them to blue collar jobs. However you still see frequently all this videos or read all this comments about developers complaining. And im just over here 1,000 miles away from home driving and working 70 hours a week, with back problems, risking my life driving a rig, and not even making that kind of money developers make reading this comments lol. Im just scratching my head at some point Yeah you could argue that sometimes it gets stressful but all jobs do to some degree.
@@gandhihernandez1262 You definitely have a hard job that's for sure. I couldn't be a truck driver I'd find it very tiring and stressful. I hope you find something that suits you better if you need a change. I'm looking at getting into a different field for a day job alongside my business, apparently IT helpdesk is a good place to start in IT then after that people specialise in different areas and the salary increases. By the way pilates is good for back problems, give it a try when you have a day off. Wishing you good luck on your travels.
I quit my 9-5 Engineering last July. I live on my dividend stocks (that I invest years ago) and two easy part-time jobs. I am so happy that the rat race is over for me! Anyway, the best way to retire early is to save (income) and invest in the stock market as soon as possible!
I’m still going back to a 9-5 even if my business is making 16-20k/month lol But I am happier than ever doing my own thing. I just don’t want to leave tech.
The tech industry, specifically software engineering is doomed. Im also a 23+ year experience software engineer who was laid off. I too picked my iob during the boom for the money. I think cloud engineering and devops is the best parh to go with this saturated market.
The tech industry in general is hyper dynamic and turnover is very high. One thing I learned about working for tech companies is that the industry is full of inept posers, over-promising on projects, and farcical marketing fluff. It's a cesspool of half-ass'd solutions where meaningless blogs and webinars are the order of the day. The self-aggrandizing LinkedIn content is also nauseating. I thought the car industry was bad, but they've got nothing on some of the players in the tech sector. Trust me on this...
Hey chris, Sorry you were laid off man, What age did you start learning web dev? For us in our late twenties, is why i ask, Actually 29 .. is it too late for me? I'm decent at programming just received a 2 year degree in software programming, but have yet to dive into web development.. The market is over saturated right now and i feel like its hopeless for me if its hard for people with experience.. And i dont know why i feel skeptical about ageism as like i said im nearly 30 and still havent landed my first job yet
So terrible that layoffs are getting normalized like this. During my last layoff I saved almost the entirety of my paychecks for a year so when it hit. I was fine. Kinda was planning for it tbh. I am doing well investing my money in the markets. Obviously not as good and dependable as a job but better than nothing. Imagine working at a company and expecting to get thrown out as soon as times get hard. Yup, just another middle finger to millennials I guess. How can we ever expect to retire if we are always burning through our savings every few years?
I was laid off 2 months ago. Companies are not loyal. My job performance was excellent. They were restructuring. It is important to have more than one source of income.
Don't Get Stuck. Depression Period. Delivery Works makes a lot of money too. Choose very dense cities 1. LA, Las Vegas, California, New York City, etc etc. Cash. Deep Sleep 5 Hours, 16 Hours (Two 8 hour shift), Remaining Few Hours at your time. You can earn and safe a lot of money.
Wow. Been following this guy for a long time from self learning, getting job, getting fired, getting hired again, climbing up, making more money, helping people back home in the Phi,… and fired again. What an interesting life.
My job went away during the pandemic around June 2020 but they said that I could look for another job within the company of which there were many. They offered 1/2 year of severance and I could use my office for three months. I took the money and other benefits as it was too good to pass up. In general, it's best to lose your job in the first round as subsequent rounds aren't as generous. I started Social Security and Medicare this month. Things got a lot more chaotic after I left. I never did apply for unemployment as I considered myself retired when I left. Tech booms and busts are cyclical and I've been through many cycles of them over the past 40 years. So yes, sock it away in the good times to carry you through the bad times. If the bad times never come, then you are set for retirement. It sounds like you're doing quite well with the side-gig. Working one job somewhat comes from the concept of "The Company Man" from the 1950s..
Question for people who got laid off, how long did it take you to prepare for the next interview considering the possibility of seeing leetcode type questions in the interview?
I been working in Tech in the bay since 2017. Work starts at 9am and ends around 8pm. I have just enough time to cook, work out, do some sketching and then bed time. : ) this is why most of us don't have a 2nd job. Average work hours a per week in the bay is actually 50-55 hours. If you are working less than that, well good for you then. : - )
@@mohammedshaheel1855 around 300k. The best benefit is the health care, I had free therapy for the last 3 years. Therapy in bay is so expensive, like 200$ per hour. So when health insurance covers it, it’s a real blessing
this is why i shouldve pursued something in healthcare, this programming field with chagpt and job security is just waking up in the morning wondering if youre gonna lose your job, stressful
No regrets in tech whatsoever. I’ve rejected two job offers since the layoff which btw happened 2 months ago. I’m glad I never took on nursing. 12 hour shifts on my feet is not for me. Not to mention you are in a building full of sick people all day. I’d pick working from home every day of the week.
@@RealChrisSean Yea i feel you on that, i 110% prefer the conditions of a dev, but stressing out everyday and not living my life to the fullest because i don't know if i'll lose my job due to automation tomorrow is kinda stressful, i don't even invest all my money anymore in case of a big change in tech industry and the need of retraining for a new profession ...
Believe me, I have no idea why but I’m thankful and feel very fortunate that I’m doing well and don’t need to find a tech job right away and can enjoy my time off with the family in the Philippines 🙏🙏
Usually you can tell by how the company is doing. I’ve been laid off by downsizing more than 2 times and I just keep it moving. Usually I get a severance pay to last awhile before my next job. However it sucks prepping for that next interview
$10k difference doesn’t justify picking over the job I don’t like versus the job I like. But if 50k difference, it’s a difference story. What can’t be bought with money, can be bought with a lot of money
Life lessons here. You can be flying high and not see the mountain right in front of you. Most people get blindsided with redundancy and never see it coming. Keep your eyes open and you finger close to the market. The job market is nowhere near as healthy as the headlines would have you believe.
