Ano ang mararamdaman mo kung makalipas ang 15 years na pagtatrabaho sa isang kumpanya ay bigla kang tinanggal?
Ganito ang nangyari sa 40-year-old Indian national na isang software engineer.
Sa kanyang post sa Reddit last September 15, 2025, “pretty common story” raw ang kanyang sinapit.
Ang pinagtatrabahuan niyang kumpanya ay ilang beses na nag-rebranding.
Agresibo rin daw ang management na kumita—lalo na noong kasagsagan ng pandemic.
Aniya, “Things looked promising for a while, but in July we got the bad news: no funding.”
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EMPLOYEE WAS ASKED TO RESIGN
Matapos daw ianunsiyo na wala nang pondo, na-dismiss din kaagad ang kanyang immediate boss pagsapit ng August.
Siya naman ay sinabihang mag-file ng resignation kaysa mapasama sa official layoff.
Anang Redditor sa kanyang post, sa mga nakalipas na panahon ay hindi siya nag-abalang maghanap ng ibang trabaho.
“In those 15 years, I hardly gave more than one or two interviews.
“I stayed because I was comfortable, strong in my work, and always had new challenges.
“As a software engineer, I wore many hats and delivered results whenever trusted. Recognition was rare, but I tolerated it... until now.”
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Hard Lessons Learned After Staying Too Long in One Job
Sa ngayon, naghahanap pa rin siya ng bagong trabaho.
Ang masakit nga lang: “I’ve applied to 60–70 roles with little response.
“A few rejections gave me hope that my profile is at least being seen, but overall, the silence is tough.”
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LESSONS LEARNED BY EMPLOYEE FOR STICKING IT TOO LONG IN ONE COMPANY
Sa kabila ng challenges na kinakaharap, nagbigay ang Redditor ng 12 lessons, published as is, para sa mga netizens na aniya ay dapat limiin para hindi maranasan ang kanyang sinapit.
- You are always replaceable; performance alone is not enough, business matters more.
- Do not stay too long in one place; comfort is a trap.
- Keep open communication with managers and teammates about the company’s direction.
- Never stop trying new things; discomfort keeps you relevant.
- Work hard only if you are happy and still growing; otherwise, reconsider.
- Keep interviewing occasionally to know your worth and market trends.
- Document your work outside the company (achievements, outcomes, learnings).
- Update your CV and LinkedIn every 6–12 months.
- Build and maintain a network; it pays off later.
- Apply both for good fits and “stretch” roles; even rejections provide practice.
- Always ask for feedback after interviews.
- Remember: your job is not your identity.
Nananatili rin siyang positibo.
Aniya, “But I believe these tactics are worth applying.”
Nakakaramdam kaya siya ng panic?
“I’m staying calm and focused.”
Pero aminado siyang minsan ay nakararamdam ng stress lalo na pagsapit ng gabi.
“But I fight it and move on. My better half has been incredibly supportive, which helps me stay grounded.”
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NETIZENS EMPHATIZE WITH EMPLOYEE
Sa huling bahagi ng kanyang post ay nagtanong ang Redditor sa netizens: “For those who’ve been through something similar, how did you stay motivated and eventually succeed in landing your next role?”
Ayon sa isang nag-reply: “I am 44 and facing similar situation in finance field. So, no field is immune.
“Current year is tough. Most companies are under pressure and not hiring.”
May isang nagbigay ng paalala: “Just remember that even Steve Jobs got replaced from Apple.
“Everyone is replaceable. There is no comfort zone. Just a stagnant zone.
“Your job is a means to what you want to achieve, it’s not your identity.”
At sakali umanong makakitang muli ng trabaho ang Redditor: “Don’t get too attached to it.”
May mga nagpayo namang dahil sa kanyang age and expertise, mas magandang mag-apply sa government offices.
Marami ring kaibigan ang Redditor na ni-refer siya sa kani-kanilang pinapasukan.
Dahil maraming nag-uusisa sa kung saang kumpanya siya nag-work, deleted na niya ang post, pero nananatiling active ang comments section.
Paliwanag niya, ayaw niyang ilagay sa bad light ang company.
Sinabi rin niyang nakakuha siya ng magandang separation pay, at makatatanggap pa ng suweldo for six months kahit hindi na employed bilang bahagi ng severance package.
At sa kabila ng kaliwa't kanang rejectiona at snob sa job hunting, hindi raw siya titigil hangga't hindi nakakakita ng panibagong trabaho.
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