Rachel Rappaport has faced the challenge of being fired three times in the last three and a half years. As a New York City-based marketer, she humorously comments that she was fired “before she was cool.”
She was laid off in March 2020 while working in the events industry. Rappaport was part of the initial wave of U.S. employees who lost their jobs as the number of COVID cases in the country rose, CNBC Make It reported.
In an interview with the publication, the 27-year-old shared that while she can laugh about it now, she remembers telling her friends a little white lie back then, claiming that she had only been temporarily suspended and would return to work soon.
However, after enduring two more layoffs, one in December 2022 and another in September 2023, Rappaport has become more resilient.
She is relieved that talking about layoffs or layoffs has become a less sensitive topic.
“It’s kind of crazy how, in just those couple of years, it’s gone from something that no one talks about to something that everyone has been through or at least knows about,” she told CNBC Make It.
It has also altered your view of regular 9-to-5 jobs.
“It’s a false sense of security, that whole 9 to 5 thing,” she added.
Rappaport recalled that he got a promotion within six months of starting his second job, but unfortunately, the company faced financial difficulties in mid-2022, leading to significant layoffs, including his own.
In his third job, Rappaport joined the company as the newest member of a four-person marketing team.
“When I started, they were very relieved by how hard they were working wearing multiple hats.” he told the publication. “And then when I started, I felt like the role was multiple roles within one.”
For about nine months, Rappaport received positive feedback on his work and did not perceive any problems with the company.
However, on September 5, he was shocked to discover that his position was being eliminated, even though his boss had previously stated that his position was crucial.
“I just felt bad” she said. “It’s unfortunate for everyone because the person laid off has to find a new job, and the people who are still there expect to work more because they didn’t sign up for the same pay.”
Now, with a stronger determination, Rappaport is looking for work again, but this time he proceeds with more caution.
He’s contemplating a transition from the tech industry to working in a field less influenced by the stock market. He is also exploring job opportunities on an artificial intelligence-based platform that matches candidates with positions based on the skills and experience listed on their resumes.
Additionally, Rappaport thoroughly researches companies to which you are interested in applying. Check to see if they’ve had any layoffs in the past year and examine their LinkedIn page to see if the company’s workforce has decreased recently.
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“Even though they’re hiring, to me that’s a big red flag.” she said.
The 27-year-old is thinking about starting her own marketing consulting business. She plans to work on it nights and weekends until it becomes her full-time career.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn