Employee who spent 9 years in a company laid off amid market uncertainty: ‘It feels a bit heavy’

In a Reddit post, the employee opened up about the experience, sharing details of the long tenure that began as the second person in the company.

After nearly a decade at a small IT services company, an employee has been let go as the firm shifts its direction.

According to the post, this was the first and only company the employee had ever worked for. (Pexels/Representational Image)

In a Reddit post, the employee opened up about the experience, sharing details of the long tenure that began as the second person in the company and grew to include multiple roles, from business development and lead generation to client management, marketing, delivery, and operations.

“Laid off after 9 years for the only company I've ever worked for, feeling lost,” the caption of the post reads.

According to the post, this was the first and only company the employee had ever worked for.

The employee shared that a two-month notice period was recently issued by the company’s CEO.

Processing the news has been difficult, especially after not receiving any salary increments in the last two years despite continuous effort and adaptability.

Considering next steps carefully:

Looking ahead, the employee is weighing options carefully. One path is to pursue an Account Manager role, which aligns with the experience gained. Another is the possibility of starting a venture.

“I have developer connections and experience in lead generation and client closing,” the employee adds.

Market uncertainty adds to the challenge. With the rise of AI and shifting demand for developers, stability remains a major concern, particularly as the employee is the sole earner.

After working many years in one company and doing many different roles, the employee feels unsure about interviews.

“At the same time, after doing so many roles, I’m also unsure how easily I’ll be able to crack interviews after being in the same company for so long,” the employee wrote.

Check out the post here:

Screengrab of the Reddit post.

Here's how people reacted to the post:

The Reddit post drew a lot of attention, with many people sharing their thoughts and experiences.

Some sympathised with the employee, saying they understood how hard it can be to leave a company after so many years. Others offered advice on finding new roles or starting a business.

One of the users commented, “Why did you work for 2 years without an increment? That was a hint that your company wants you to leave.”

A second user commented, “Working in private companies is not permanent unless you climb the ladder.”

A third user commented, “I'm in exactly the same situation as you.”

“You got too comfy, so the company decided to lay you off,” another user commented.

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