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It wasn’t even 6 months ago. What the fuck. And I know I did a good job too 😠 people liked working with me, I never got bad feedback, I was always reliable. I literally did things no one else on my team knew how.
I got laid off when the company was going through a change but they literally said my position was eliminated. Yet now it is magically needed again? Awesome. I just don’t even get what the possible reason could be? It makes me feel like someone must’ve hated me?? It’s not a particularly big company. I got a new job anyway very luckily but still I’m having to start all over again, and it put me like 4 months behind in contributing to retirement, etc. (also not to mention not getting my bonus)
## Why Do Companies Rehire for Laid-Off Positions?
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where the job that laid you off is now hiring for your position? It can be quite a frustrating and confusing experience. Here are a few possible reasons why companies rehire for positions that were previously eliminated:
1. **Change in Circumstances:** Companies often go through periods of change, whether it be financial, structural, or strategic. What might have seemed like an unnecessary position at one point could become crucial in the new circumstances.
2. **Skillset Match:** It’s possible that the company couldn’t find the right fit for your position after you left, leading them to reconsider their decision and reopen the position.
3. **Internal Restructuring:** Sometimes companies need to reorganize their departments or teams, leading to the need for roles that were previously eliminated.
4. **New Leadership:** A change in leadership could bring about changes in priorities and directions, leading to the need for roles that were previously deemed unnecessary.
## How to Approach the Situation
So, now that you’ve found out that the job that laid you off is now hiring for your position, how should you approach the situation? Here are a few tips:
– **Stay Professional:** Regardless of how you feel about the situation, it’s important to remain professional in your interactions with the company. You never know when your paths might cross again in the future.
– **Evaluate Your Options:** Think about whether you would be interested in reapplying for the position. Consider factors such as the company culture, job responsibilities, and your career goals.
– **Network:** Reach out to your contacts within the company to see if they can provide any insights into why the position is being reopened. Networking can also help you explore potential job opportunities elsewhere.
– **Focus on Your Future:** Instead of dwelling on the past, focus on moving forward in your career. Consider this experience as a learning opportunity and a chance for growth.
## Conclusion
In conclusion, finding out that the job that laid you off is now hiring for your position can be a challenging experience. However, by staying professional, evaluating your options, networking, and focusing on your future, you can navigate this situation with grace and find new opportunities for growth in your career. Remember, every challenge presents an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Good luck on your job hunt! 🌟
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Maybe they found out that your job was more important than they thought? Maybe they now have more money to pay people?
I went through the same. I believe it is because I was making more than my boss. I had all good reviews. Flooded with supportive texts and calls. Whatever
Apply for the job. I suspect if they hire you the pay offered will be a minimum 25% lower
Mine wasn’t open a month AND they bumped the pay up and started looking for skills that I said might be useful to learn. But these guys had holes in the wall from some crackhead that broke in 3 years ago, so I’m gonna guess it will be a death slot from this point on.
Probably doing it to lower your positions pay. Had a job that laid me off, they ended up making my job and my supervisors job just one job and took away sign on stock bonus and lower salary.
You will find something better.
happened to me got phone call on Friday saying no work as Covid and i was last in the door. i accepted it and said no worries it happens. few days later got a phone call from the boss to say there is 2 weeks work if u want it so i said yes, showed up and there was a new guy there got speaking to him, he told me he was hired on Monday lol turns out it was a supervisors mate they just got rid of me for him, i always showed up never late and did overtime when needed. so i worked the 2 weeks got paid and found another job while doing it, got a phone call from that boss saying can you do another 2 weeks as few people of with covid, i just said no thanks found a new job never went back
That’s a salary cut
The company I work for recently rehired a handful of people that were laid off last spring. When companies take hatchets to orgs, they tend not to be super thoughtful down to the individual.
How some companies and unions work. Happened to me, I had a better job by that time though so don’t take it personally. Companies are dumb. They want their numbers to match up for that month or quarter then rehire after. They don’t live in the future because theyre dumb and only try to please shareholders. ‘We were in a deficit In 2020 so we have to lay people off’ ‘No shit Sherlock, the whole world was in a deficit. It’s back to normal now’ then they got fucked over once they laid people off as they couldn’t keep up with business. As a manager I hate the highest tier of management. They don’t think, they only care about optics.
It happens. About 13 years ago my position got eliminated. I was fortunate to get hired into a different role at same company, 9 months later they posted a job opening for the original team. I applied and have been back on the team ever since. Just because they eliminate a role doesn’t always mean it is gone for good. In my case someone else moved to a different role and their position opened up.
Apply for the job and demand the raise they should have but didn’t give you.
I just got laid off for literally nothing. 80k/year gone just like that. I bet they start hiring right away all over again too! Its bullshit.
Apply anyway, demanding yourself a rather nice increase. After all, they already have themselves as a reference lol.
Made redundant replaced by 4 people (so legally they are ok ) had to train them. 3 months later they are trying to hire my exact job with a few words switch in the job title. Turns out what I did WAS a specialist role, who would have guessed.
This is likely illegal. Speak to an employment attorney
Probably not because of your work. They just wanna pay someone less than what you’re getting for that position.
My job did a bunch of layoffs. Now the people that are left are quitting so they need to hire in order to staff the work they have. But they’re listing the protons at lower rates than we got paid.
Apply again but ask for more. The way you described your work ethic as going above and beyond is proof you would be worth it to the company. Even if they say no, you still have that opportunity to get things off your chest. I did this once with a cook position. It did not work however I did get to watch them squirm as I put them on blast about the disgusting conditions in the kitchen. Love me some KVAT (food city) stores.
This happened to me. Was managing a strategic program in the company. I had a contract counterpart on the business side, so they figured, why do we need 2? Laid me off and asked the contractor to take on what I normally do. Contractor quit a month later citing stress. They got another contractor to join and she quit within 2 months.
Got invited to drinks with the team and was asked if I’d be interested in coming back as contract. I already have another FTE role, so declined. Now they have a multi-million dollar strategic program with no one to run it.
Corporate man. It’s all shit.
Happened to me also, major international company. Still yet to find employment. This was early 2023 😭💔🤦🏼♂️
Bruh this is me 2 weeks ago. Laid off after 14 months. No particular reason, they were cutting costs because their profits plummeted in contrast to the year before…
If you are layed off. They need to give that job to you. If you were fired. Well fuck them
I see people saying they did this to lower the salary. Is this illegal? Sounds like it would be illegal here in NZ
Depending on the state you are in, this is illegal and they can be sued.
When you lay someone off for job elimination, you cannot hire for the exact role for 12 months.