I doubt it. Things are changing extremely rapidly with AI. My advice is to prepare to live in a van for quite some time or move in with family. This is dire.
And that's why I am with a lot of fear but determination creating my SAAS. because I am fed up with those laid off. Next time I will be the one doing the lay off Mouahhahaha... Because.. Enough. Come on. I am 39yr. I am not seeing myself doing that at 60 being laid off again.
@@TheBlackManMythLegendlayoffs happen when a company wants to produce fast which often results in lower quality projects and work life for employees. This practice can be easily avoided if companies didn’t treat employees like fuel to a fast train. Perhaps since youve been laid off and know how it is to be in that position you can be one of the few that understand and find a way to balance productivity and quality
This kids, is how you succeed. No long preamble, no quick guides on who or what to follow. Just fail, and succeed, and fail, and succeed again. I hope things work out for you and your family and keep on keepin on.
Sorry to hear bro. I got laid off too, software Eng for 8 years… been job hunting for 3 months… I’m the sole income for wife and kid. It’s rough. Best of luck
@@letphil considering speed running and getting ServiceNow SA and Dev certs just to open up my opportunities more. It’s a big market and maybe having software Eng experience will help to stand out… dunno just spitballing. Would love to hear your thoughts.
I’ve been laid off, defense industry 10 years ago, that day I slept 14 hours, the stone was off my back. Now I’m a teacher, can’t believe they pay me for something I enjoy this much.
Sorry to hear bro, got laid off myself too. 10 years at one company. Don’t blame yourself, the leaders are the ones responsible for f*cking about with the finances putting these companies in these precarious situation!!!
@@letphilno worries dude, chin up. You got everyone’s support on here and I’m sure your family are behind you too. Don’t be afraid to change industries too, this can be the making of you 💪
Same here. 9 years lead software developer. I was even promoted last year for a good job. Had a lot of projects lined up in the coming months and bam. One random Wednesday was told my role along with many others was being eliminated. Company has been looking like crap for quite some time. It's a huge global fin tech company. They've been promoting lots of women into managerial positions and directors of tech teams when their only past experiences have been as project managers. Zero tech skills. This was a red flag but never thought they'd be stupid enough to actually lay off young passionate developers like us. No doubt they couldn't afford me. I'm also in my early 30s. The market looks like crap also. Might have better luck to start our own business at this point.
Changing career at 29, bagging 6-7 years of experience, life is so random, and unplanned, yet me starting as a Junior .Net developer, you've opened my eyes to be prepared for such situation, subscribed to you channel, stay strong brother.
My last tech job put me on blood pressure meds. Losing your fitness and health over a job isn’t worth it. That’s why they lay you off whenever they deem you to no longer be useful. Take this as a lesson to never neglect yourself in the name of a paycheck. Our lives remain when companies discard us, so we can’t give it up for them.
@@letphilthis is more true than most people can even imagine. If your health goes, you are mega screwed: can’t work, can’t enjoy life, can’t even travel. And medical bills ain’t cheap. Hard pass on companies that expect you to sacrifice all that for them.
Wow, sounds almost like I started, except 6 years later. I started in IT at 35, now I'm 40. 2 yrs as tester, 3 as dev. Got a job in a small company, maybe a bit under-valued salary compared to market averages, but with many layoffs all around and much fewer job offers, gotta appreciate what I have. All the best to you in your job search!
Lower salary was always a godsend for me because they didn't want to fire me..they wanted to RETAIN me. I held he power...so i got to work half remote decades before it was common or I got to come in stoned or smoke weed out the back.
From what I've seen its good to work at smaller companies as there is very little chance of them laying you off versus the bigger ones where layoffs are like a regular Monday.
You are the voice of a lot of us bro. Take care and thank you for sharing your story. Looking forward to hearing more about your journey that so many of us are in as well.
I got fired two days ago, went into a deep depression but realized the day after it’s their loss, I went above and beyond for my job and if they don’t appreciate that another company will. Keep your head up my brother you aren’t in this alone. 💪
You’re a hero Phillip. I myself have started to learn coding(java) DSA, and I am 34. I know its late, but when I imagine myself 5 years down the line, I can see myself as a good Developer who still has plenty of years in career.
@@beautyinsideout6422 thank you for your comment. this is so true. the internet and tech is infinite. if you dont know coding. you might not be able to work at all in the future.
Love your attitude brother! you'll be ok. I've been out of work for a while, and it is tough, but you'll be ok! You have a great positive attitude and energy!
Best of luck to you man! I've been there. Try to focus on the things you value in life, that you look forward to. Frame that in your mind to motivate you to keep trying for a job. We all have to do what's necessary to survive and get what we want out of life. Your health is also incredibly important, the foundation of yourself and all your successes. I overlooked this for so long. Sayings like "You are what you eat" and "Movement is medicine" are 1000% true! Going keto, occasional fasts, and exercising daily just 20-30 minutes a day did wonders for myself, in all aspects of my life. Don't overlook this like I did! Truly wish you the best sorry not trying to preach, just know how hard it can be being in your position and being honest about what got me over a difficult part of my life.
That sucks man. Get some rest and spend some time with your family and loved ones. I hope you get through this tough times. I am also struggling as a fresh graduate BSIT to get a web developer job right now and when I stumbled on your video I thought you needed some heads up. Your video made me feel that I'm not alone in the journey as a developer. There were ups and downs.
I feel for you. It's so hard hitting when it happens and hard not to feel low about it. But stay strong and keep making positive steps. Use it as way for newer and better opportunities. RUclips channel does sound like a great idea.
I graduated from top school, dedicated my life to Kodak, got laid off after 10 years a IT. Moved down to Florida, become a construction developer, the right decision I ever got
Its rough out there in the tech industry. I can sympathize with you and your family situation. Keep at it, its rough now but you will look back on this moment as a stepping stone to something better. Best of luck to you!
You seem like the most down-to-earth senior developer ever with some positivity despite busting your ass off just to get laid off. Hang in there man, I subscribed because we need more of these kinds of down-to-earth videos that people can relate to in these tough times! Looking forward to more videos.
😭hang in there man, I lost mine a year ago being 28 with mere a few years experience and not at senior position at all... but I haven't actually looked for a job after that laid off... and I'm still remained jobless because of so many things popped up in life all of sudden taking all my time and derailing my plan of getting back into the workplace... It's been a year and more now, I'm really worried this gap will make me look really back when start to look for one... and honestly I feel like I need some refresh course to get back into the whole coding mind except the other day I just effortlessly picked up some coding question and I felt so happy working on it 😭 really miss coding... and stumbled on your video for some reason, it just got me thinking of all these... in any case, I hope you are figuring out something now, Phill, best of luck!!!
life is all about ups and downs. a good friend of mine just got laid off a couple months ago (he was having issues with his boss) he was devastated but very recently got a new job, and he prospers there. keep on going and do keep us updated with new videos!
i love the positive vibes given in this community. And yes this shall pass. I have also been retrenched before and I changed careers much later than you.
Keep your held high... It sucks; it happened to me as well in 2002; after the Y2K, non-event... You will be a better man for it! Great attitude and lots of positivity...
@@letphil I did it too. I just applied my IT skills to real world situations. I started with a large excel sheet, scraped all the relative data (manually) over a few days or weeks (ie suppliers, competition, resources, tools, laws, margins, markets, shipping, printint, etc). I'd then build a mock-website that clearly illustrated who my market/what my company's mission and service/products were. Then I'd work out a way to start it with just a few hundred or thousnad dollars by ensuring income from the get-go. I also targetted local market so I was not competiting with the world..ie if it was online business my buyers and marketing etc was just in one city. A good example not me...a kid in my city sells skateboard clothes..has just 50k subs..but they are mostly local people..he opened a store..drives his 50k locals to his real store. Drive a seriously expensive sports car now. He's rich as hell. Online RUclipsrs/TikToker--> Local niche Store.
Your blanket statement is wrong. You assume being self-employed means you have no boss...this is an illusion, a delusion too. For many, going indy is the best, for others not so much. I was indy for 35 of the past 45 years, and when it no longer gave me the tax benefits, and especially when health care inflated, I found a FTE position that, when taxes and healthcare and time off are factored in, it pays more! I have over 5 weeks of paid time off. You don't get paid time off being self employed. But to be sure, being self employed can work for some.
@@steventay5834, another blanket statement from you. There were millions of self -employed out of work at every downturn in US history. Many did well, but they are not everyone.
It's okay. You will come out of this BETTER! It's all part of the process in tech. Layoffs and firings can happen to you even if you have done everything right. like life in general. Good luck out there! 🎉
It’s not just tech. I’m in banking and they are constantly cutting costs and laying off workers every year according to the flavour of the year. The only ‘consolation’ I have now is telling myself I’m not the only one. I took some time off to get myself back in shape mentally and physically again by joining a gym, seeking help from a hypnotherapist, read and listen to podcasts. It’s a lonely journey. You just have to take one day and one step at a time.
Good luck to you on your journey. I got laid off 2 weeks ago. I’m using the time to stay positive, learn AI tech stacks, build the resume and portfolio, hit the gym, and practice interviewing.
So sorry to hear about it friend. I also got laid off, but from the Telecom field. I learned some code (got my certification in software development, full stack) and learning a couple of other languages to learn. Hopefully get to see and learning lessons from your channel. Best of luck!
Hey Phillip. You took the plunge at 29 that I should have a long time ago too. At 38, I stuck to what was the "safe" route and ended up with some damn city job. Thinking back I'd switch places with you. Congrats on the bravery, the family and starting this youtube. It takes a lot more courage to do what you did.
@@letphil Coding is an interest but more so developing mvp's real quick so I'm taking the no-code approach to building apps. So far that's it, idk if this will go into anything further. But I just wanted to develop some ideas I've always had wandering in my head. All while working a 9-5 completely unrelated to this
I'm so sorry to hear that Phillip but I'm sure you'll get a better job soon. I was laid off after 13 years, so I can relate to what you are going through. Now it is time to get back in shape and reconsider what you want to do from now on. Keep it up and I wish you the best! I hope to hear from you soon to let us know that you found a new job.
I was a developer for 5 years after graduating from university. Something told my brain and myself by my mid to late 20s that this was a horrible occupation. Gave me serious depression and other mental health problems. I haven't written code for just over 30 years now. Which is why I am still here, as a free man, rather than being 6 feet under or living in a secure mental institution. The ICT industry is definitely not for many many people.
I think being a programmer is a pretty thankless job these days. It used to be a very professional position. Now, it's like working in a factory with the agile nonsense.
Dude, you're a developer..you have NO worries. I was coding until 2015....I quit due to burnout...I even spent all my savings and went homeless for a summer to take a break. I was 45. I then got an apartment in sept. and built a business in about one year after and never looked back. We are SMARTER than 90% of the people out there...we can take ANYTHING and turn it into a profit-making system. You'll discover that eventually. I thought we were like everyone else..wer aren't. We know how to start projects, plan them out, follow the progress, guarge success through the data / profit returns. We are businessmen even if you don't know it yet. I have two projects on the go now..neither online..but both HEAVILY relying on my skills and brains.
did you take the jabs? You say you're smarter than most everyone and I'm wondering if you went for that. your truthful answer will help me properly frame your boasting.
@@user-hg6vd2iz7m I'm a retired senior software engineer and you're a twelve year old baboon with a cocunut on its head. You've answered your own question.
Stay strong mate and keep moving forward. Learn that stack you've been wanting to or hone the skills you already possess. I'm just a junior dev but I can imagine your pain👍
i also got laid off from my company and that too when my probation was about to be finished, just because i had an argument with a Permanent employee who was the cousin of the COO.
@@letphilhey Phil, I’d love to contact you about an idea I’ve had for a few months. I believe in creating opportunities, instead of waiting on them. How can I reach you?
All the health to you and your family. I was fired too after working as a senior for around 5 years (8 yeas in total as a dev) and was forced to return to my old job (in the marine industry, it's tough but at least got the connections and fills my fridge). I will continue to sharpen my skills and chase another dev job, don't quit my friend.
@@letphil Because the only jobs I've found obligate me to relocate to another city or even country, I only try to find remote work because of family reasons I can't move out.
@@letphil Read, or listen (Audible) to a book called Mind Magic. He is a neurosurgeon. He says we manifest our life every minute of every day. Don't have a goal of "a job." Have a goal of adding value to the universe- big difference. Have an abundance mindset. Doing KETO and working out could help too. That is what I do. I won't wish you luck because we make our own. The universe does not care about you- in a good way or a bad way. It reacts based on what you do. Take success- do it for yourself and your family.
RUclips is the best place for young men to become experts at being perpetual losers lol. I was offline for a week and coming back I couldn't stop laughing for days. Every video is negative, every channel is about the end of the world in some resepcts lol.
Good luck and godspeed dude. Recently let go myself; these days it's a lot of technical interview grinding before I get back out there. I wish you and your family all the best. We're gonna make it.
I've been there. You're working on something for a year, but the company decides to cut it. Not sure if that's your case, but it feels terrible knowing you spent 1 year of your life just to have what you were working on never be used again.
@@GameFuMaster most of the jobs are fake postings to boost up company "growth" but they are either offshoring completely or they are using AI to wipe out most of the jobs.
I hope you get better and better. I started my programming career a year ago (28) and I hope in the future I could be as optimistic as you are now. Good luck^^
Can you and your coworkers start your own companies? I think we need competition for Amazon, Tesla, Google, for all the giant tech companies. We’ll support you! We want to see co-ops tech companies. Monopolies are anti-capitalism. Best wishes to you all! 💕✊🏽
@@letphil My daughter told me: money can not kill a person, but stress can. She was in high school at that time when I lost my job. Now she finished university. Looking back, it is the family support each other is the most important thing. You will be fine.
Your video just appeared on my feed. This is the start of your successful RUclips journey. In 4 years, you will look back and thank that company for laying you off. Sometimes it takes a layoff to wake up a few individuals. I have friends who have been in the same job position for over 10 years and complain about work. I wish you the best and I look forward to watch your RUclips content grow.
Hang on there Phillip! You have a very sough after skill set and your ability to adapt is a gold trait! Continue to target the field you are passionate about and you WILL find another job. Make sure you have a company re-do your resume. Emphasize the projects you participated (but be brief on each one). Never mentions what you do not have BUT what you bring to the table. Update your LinkedIn profile. Btw, losing a job is NOT your fault but THEIR loss. PS: I was an IT hiring manager for 19 years. I’m no longer in the position but let me know if I can help with anything.
I feel like in this regard embedded software engineering is just better, yes it pays less than the software engineers but job stability is amazing and the layoff rate for embedded engineers are low. I suggest you make a switch and good luck
No it’s not. Same stuff exactly. Most embedded software devs work in manufacturing which is cyclical and prone to layoffs. The only exception is probably defence. Plus you need to learn Electrical Engineering to get any reasonable job. In fact, a lot of Amazon and Google layoffs recently were in hardware divisions.
Hey Phil-- sorry to hear about your situation getting laid off!! You will obviously grow and become stronger and find silver linings in this downtime. Happy to take a look at your linked or resume if you are looking as I run a quant algorithmic trading fund.
You should stop looking for a job and start a business. Never ever work for anyone else again. Because when you do (work for others), the upside is limited and the downside is unlimited (like what you've just realized). The converse is true if you own yourself. The upside is unlimited (90% of the profits generated from your hardwork and skill goes to you). Subscribed btw ;)
Always a good idea, as long as you got a foundation/experience in your industry, it's very time consuming starting a business tho, easier if you got some money saved up..
@@uiuxaidesign You do not need a strong foundation/experience in an industry to do so. Most people start their business from within (based off on what they know). But that's a suboptimal way to go about it. One should start a business from 'outside' based off what the market needs (solutions to problems etc) and do it better than other business out there because the market doesnt care about what you know. Starting a business is time consuming at first but it gets easier with time and less risky with time. Not really the case with jobs.
Complete nonsense. AI can’t code and it can’t reason. It can fake a really bad interview candidate or a poorly thought out stack overflow answer though.
@andrewgrant788 ChatGPT can already write in Python, just have to give it a prompt. Many graphic designers being laid off right now because of it. Imagine 10 years from now. Always people like you saying "my job is safe from AI" you're coping real hard.
I agree, Grant. It may be 10 years, it may be 5. Reading the COPE in the comments below is.... weird. And I write this as a programmer / consultant. PS I just made a game using Claude 3.5 using simple english prompts.
hey man, I saw the title to this video and thought id' drop by. Its going to be alright dude. Take it easy on yourself and get some quality time to rest up, heal and get back out there. It aint over for you homie! Speak it!
thanks for sharing. focus on your health like you said and invest in yourself! The fact you have a strong technical background, companies will need you.
Little does he know this is the beginning of the story on how he became a tech billionaire
haha, thank you for your kind words. I hope for success too!
Classic stanleys paradox narration
I doubt it. Things are changing extremely rapidly with AI. My advice is to prepare to live in a van for quite some time or move in with family. This is dire.
@@musiclover-uv9ff AI is not predominant yet, it is the greedy corporations
@@bugra320 you guys just don't understand economics.
IT is life long "looking for a job"
@@IrkyMan thank you for your comment. youre right, always looking for a job even when having a job
And that's why I am with a lot of fear but determination creating my SAAS. because I am fed up with those laid off. Next time I will be the one doing the lay off Mouahhahaha... Because.. Enough. Come on. I am 39yr. I am not seeing myself doing that at 60 being laid off again.
@@TheBlackManMythLegend let us all grow together
@@TheBlackManMythLegendlayoffs happen when a company wants to produce fast which often results in lower quality projects and work life for employees. This practice can be easily avoided if companies didn’t treat employees like fuel to a fast train.
Perhaps since youve been laid off and know how it is to be in that position you can be one of the few that understand and find a way to balance productivity and quality
That's why I got out in 2008 before I got too old.
This kids, is how you succeed. No long preamble, no quick guides on who or what to follow. Just fail, and succeed, and fail, and succeed again. I hope things work out for you and your family and keep on keepin on.
thank you for your comment. i appreciate the kind words
Sorry to hear bro. I got laid off too, software Eng for 8 years… been job hunting for 3 months… I’m the sole income for wife and kid. It’s rough. Best of luck
thank you for your comment. i feel you on that. we need to keep our heads up during these times.
Be careful with divorce attorney when men lose money women 9 out of 10 will leave.
@@letphil considering speed running and getting ServiceNow SA and Dev certs just to open up my opportunities more. It’s a big market and maybe having software Eng experience will help to stand out… dunno just spitballing. Would love to hear your thoughts.
@@BarronBarca thank you for the advicr
@@BarronBarca luckily i scored a trad-wife from Ukraine. I think that increases my chances to better than 1/10
Never be loyal to corporate America.
@@argentorangeok6224 thank you for your comment and advice
Agreeed!
I’ve been laid off, defense industry 10 years ago, that day I slept 14 hours, the stone was off my back. Now I’m a teacher, can’t believe they pay me for something I enjoy this much.
thank you for your comment. if you find something you enjoy doing you never work a day in your life.
This too shall pass. Stay strong.
Thank you
Sorry to hear bro, got laid off myself too. 10 years at one company. Don’t blame yourself, the leaders are the ones responsible for f*cking about with the finances putting these companies in these precarious situation!!!
im sorry that you got laid off. thank you for your kind words. i think putting all that time and for it to just be over is the tough part
@@letphilI have a picture of a ghost on a tv.
all the free money is gone at low interest rates.
@@letphilno worries dude, chin up. You got everyone’s support on here and I’m sure your family are behind you too. Don’t be afraid to change industries too, this can be the making of you 💪
@@tristanbulluss9386 i have a picture of deez
Same here. 9 years lead software developer. I was even promoted last year for a good job. Had a lot of projects lined up in the coming months and bam. One random Wednesday was told my role along with many others was being eliminated.
Company has been looking like crap for quite some time. It's a huge global fin tech company. They've been promoting lots of women into managerial positions and directors of tech teams when their only past experiences have been as project managers. Zero tech skills. This was a red flag but never thought they'd be stupid enough to actually lay off young passionate developers like us. No doubt they couldn't afford me. I'm also in my early 30s.
The market looks like crap also. Might have better luck to start our own business at this point.
i know. starting something seems like the way to go
I would love to be a part of it, if you're going to start a business 😢
Guess women dont know how to code? Is that what you meant when you mentioned women being moved up
Changing career at 29, bagging 6-7 years of experience, life is so random, and unplanned, yet me starting as a Junior .Net developer, you've opened my eyes to be prepared for such situation, subscribed to you channel, stay strong brother.
i really appreciate you. thank you. Life is random but let us make the most of it.
And me starting at 35yo
My last tech job put me on blood pressure meds. Losing your fitness and health over a job isn’t worth it. That’s why they lay you off whenever they deem you to no longer be useful. Take this as a lesson to never neglect yourself in the name of a paycheck. Our lives remain when companies discard us, so we can’t give it up for them.
thank you for your comment. You are right. our health is the most important. Without it, we can't work anways.
@@letphilthis is more true than most people can even imagine. If your health goes, you are mega screwed: can’t work, can’t enjoy life, can’t even travel. And medical bills ain’t cheap.
Hard pass on companies that expect you to sacrifice all that for them.
Love your energy man. Sending positive vibes your way brother, hang in there! You got this!
thank you
Sending you lots of love my friend. I hope you are able to make it through this tough time.
thank you. times are tough but will make it
Wow, sounds almost like I started, except 6 years later. I started in IT at 35, now I'm 40. 2 yrs as tester, 3 as dev. Got a job in a small company, maybe a bit under-valued salary compared to market averages, but with many layoffs all around and much fewer job offers, gotta appreciate what I have. All the best to you in your job search!
thank you for your insight. I would definitely like to hear more of your story
Lower salary was always a godsend for me because they didn't want to fire me..they wanted to RETAIN me. I held he power...so i got to work half remote decades before it was common or I got to come in stoned or smoke weed out the back.
From what I've seen its good to work at smaller companies as there is very little chance of them laying you off versus the bigger ones where layoffs are like a regular Monday.
I just got laid off last week, it's not you it's them. You got this man
It doesn't matter whose fault. You have to keep paying the bills
thank you for your comment. i will keep trying on my side as hard as i can
paying the bills and keeping your family safe is the most important
You are the voice of a lot of us bro. Take care and thank you for sharing your story. Looking forward to hearing more about your journey that so many of us are in as well.
thank you for listening. i really appreciate that
love your energy man. Good luck to you and Ill wait for your videos
Will be posting more frequently, thank you
I got fired two days ago, went into a deep depression but realized the day after it’s their loss, I went above and beyond for my job and if they don’t appreciate that another company will. Keep your head up my brother you aren’t in this alone. 💪
the beta mindet . you got fired for a reason . stop trying
@@gamesthatmatter9374 the fact you have over a thousand videos with no views goes to show how shit your channel is ahahahahaha stop trying. 😂
thank you for your comment. we are in this together.
f... going above and beyond UNLESS you are working on YOUR OWN BUSINESS, not for someone else
Keep your head up man, went through the same thing not too long ago. You'll get another job!
This industry pays a lot but the layoff is massive too.
@@pomp4401 thank you for your comment. it pays and lay offs just take away the current job but the skill is always there
You’re a hero Phillip. I myself have started to learn coding(java) DSA, and I am 34. I know its late, but when I imagine myself 5 years down the line, I can see myself as a good Developer who still has plenty of years in career.
@@beautyinsideout6422 thank you for your comment. this is so true. the internet and tech is infinite. if you dont know coding. you might not be able to work at all in the future.
Be kind to yourself! Lay offs are really rough for anyone... and remember that what happened is not your fault.
Thank you for sharing this.
thank you for your kind words
Love your attitude brother! you'll be ok. I've been out of work for a while, and it is tough, but you'll be ok! You have a great positive attitude and energy!
@@tlo0542 thank you for your comment and kind words
Best of luck to you man! I've been there. Try to focus on the things you value in life, that you look forward to. Frame that in your mind to motivate you to keep trying for a job. We all have to do what's necessary to survive and get what we want out of life. Your health is also incredibly important, the foundation of yourself and all your successes. I overlooked this for so long. Sayings like "You are what you eat" and "Movement is medicine" are 1000% true! Going keto, occasional fasts, and exercising daily just 20-30 minutes a day did wonders for myself, in all aspects of my life. Don't overlook this like I did!
Truly wish you the best sorry not trying to preach, just know how hard it can be being in your position and being honest about what got me over a difficult part of my life.
thank you for your comment. your words mean a lot. i will take. your advice.
Im in the same boat so I know how you feel right now... Following your channel to support!
thank you for your support
That sucks man. Get some rest and spend some time with your family and loved ones. I hope you get through this tough times. I am also struggling as a fresh graduate BSIT to get a web developer job right now and when I stumbled on your video I thought you needed some heads up. Your video made me feel that I'm not alone in the journey as a developer. There were ups and downs.
thank you for your kind words and sharing your story. We can get through this together.
I feel for you. It's so hard hitting when it happens and hard not to feel low about it. But stay strong and keep making positive steps. Use it as way for newer and better opportunities. RUclips channel does sound like a great idea.
@@bluebrakes thank you for your comment. youtube community has been showing so much support
The American dream is real, but the problem was that everyone believed that it was a good dream, when in reality it has turned into a nightmare.
@@TonyZmex thank you for your comment. working has its pros and cons
It is not real at all in today's world. It was real maybe until early 2000's
Also going through this -- love your mentality. You GOT THIS!
Thank you, will get through this
Sorry to hear this. I hope you’ll be fine. 😢
thank you for your comment. I will be fine.
I graduated from top school, dedicated my life to Kodak, got laid off after 10 years a IT. Moved down to Florida, become a construction developer, the right decision I ever got
thank you for your comment. construction developer in actually constructing buildings?
Its rough out there in the tech industry. I can sympathize with you and your family situation. Keep at it, its rough now but you will look back on this moment as a stepping stone to something better. Best of luck to you!
thank you for your comment. i am just trying with my best foot forward. i am hoping for something better to come. please look out for more content.
You seem like the most down-to-earth senior developer ever with some positivity despite busting your ass off just to get laid off. Hang in there man, I subscribed because we need more of these kinds of down-to-earth videos that people can relate to in these tough times! Looking forward to more videos.
thank you
😭hang in there man, I lost mine a year ago being 28 with mere a few years experience and not at senior position at all... but I haven't actually looked for a job after that laid off... and I'm still remained jobless because of so many things popped up in life all of sudden taking all my time and derailing my plan of getting back into the workplace... It's been a year and more now, I'm really worried this gap will make me look really back when start to look for one... and honestly I feel like I need some refresh course to get back into the whole coding mind except the other day I just effortlessly picked up some coding question and I felt so happy working on it 😭 really miss coding... and stumbled on your video for some reason, it just got me thinking of all these... in any case, I hope you are figuring out something now, Phill, best of luck!!!
thank you for your comment. coding should be like riding a bike. if the fundamentals are there you can learn anything. i am trying my best
@@letphil 💪💪🙏🙏
Dude, you are so authentic. I wish the best for you and you sound like a major asset to any company.
thank you for your comment. the mind words mean a lot
Good luck! I'll keep an eye on your channel to see how to progress.
thank you, please do.
life is all about ups and downs. a good friend of mine just got laid off a couple months ago (he was having issues with his boss) he was devastated but very recently got a new job, and he prospers there.
keep on going and do keep us updated with new videos!
thank you, will do
Good luck brother! it's all about keeping yourself busy the rest will just follow
@@redwan_lmati thank you for your comment. just trying to keep myself busy and productive
Breathe. Keep moving forward. We are always stronger than we think and more resilient too! Sending best wishes to you and your family!
thank you for your comment. I am gonna do what I can do, move forward and progress.
Sending good thoughts your way. Good Luck Phil!
@@MaryBerryMoa thank you for your kindness
Stay strong Phillip. I can relate, about the same age as you with a baby daugther. You will find a new job and thrive
From the darkness to The Light ❤ Be Brave! Like you have been so far! ❤ I am sure everything will be okay! ❤
@@patriotlightning7791 thank you for your positive vibes
i love the positive vibes given in this community. And yes this shall pass. I have also been retrenched before and I changed careers much later than you.
thank you for your comment. this community is definitely helping me keep going
Keep your held high... It sucks; it happened to me as well in 2002; after the Y2K, non-event... You will be a better man for it! Great attitude and lots of positivity...
thank you for your kind words. The Y2K, non-event of 99 turning into 00 was the fear i remember. haha.
I've been 2 months laid off from IT. I'm trying too man but u got this chief. It all should pass. Happy to say I am Subscriber 1000 :D
thank you for your comment. sorry to hear about the lay off but we are in this together. i will screenshot this comment
Be self-employed is the best. I lost my job at 42. And work as self employed for more than 22 years!!
thank you for your comment. That is awesome. please share some tips on how you did it.
@@letphil I did it too. I just applied my IT skills to real world situations. I started with a large excel sheet, scraped all the relative data (manually) over a few days or weeks (ie suppliers, competition, resources, tools, laws, margins, markets, shipping, printint, etc). I'd then build a mock-website that clearly illustrated who my market/what my company's mission and service/products were. Then I'd work out a way to start it with just a few hundred or thousnad dollars by ensuring income from the get-go. I also targetted local market so I was not competiting with the world..ie if it was online business my buyers and marketing etc was just in one city. A good example not me...a kid in my city sells skateboard clothes..has just 50k subs..but they are mostly local people..he opened a store..drives his 50k locals to his real store. Drive a seriously expensive sports car now. He's rich as hell. Online RUclipsrs/TikToker--> Local niche Store.
Your blanket statement is wrong. You assume being self-employed means you have no boss...this is an illusion, a delusion too. For many, going indy is the best, for others not so much. I was indy for 35 of the past 45 years, and when it no longer gave me the tax benefits, and especially when health care inflated, I found a FTE position that, when taxes and healthcare and time off are factored in, it pays more! I have over 5 weeks of paid time off. You don't get paid time off being self employed. But to be sure, being self employed can work for some.
@@TheSilverGlow Self employed won't be retrenched. You will still earn some money when the economy slows down.
@@steventay5834, another blanket statement from you. There were millions of self -employed out of work at every downturn in US history. Many did well, but they are not everyone.
It's okay. You will come out of this BETTER!
It's all part of the process in tech. Layoffs and firings can happen to you even if you have done everything right. like life in general.
Good luck out there! 🎉
thank you for your comment. Humans are resilient and people want to help each other.
Keep going brother. Don’t beat yourself up too much. sometimes we can do everything right and still get shafted. Drive on
@@aquilifergroup thank you for your comment. ill keep on keepin on
having a kid is great.
subscribed, great video and best of luck with everything bro
thank you
Good luck,everything happening in life is good.the good experiences give us joy and the bad ones give us wisdom
thank you for your comment. gotta take the good with the bad
If you truly excel, the right opportunity will find you. Stay positive and trust in your abilities during this challenging time.
thank you for your comment and kind words
It’s not just tech. I’m in banking and they are constantly cutting costs and laying off workers every year according to the flavour of the year. The only ‘consolation’ I have now is telling myself I’m not the only one. I took some time off to get myself back in shape mentally and physically again by joining a gym, seeking help from a hypnotherapist, read and listen to podcasts. It’s a lonely journey. You just have to take one day and one step at a time.
thank you for your comment. we are in this together.
Good luck to you on your journey. I got laid off 2 weeks ago. I’m using the time to stay positive, learn AI tech stacks, build the resume and portfolio, hit the gym, and practice interviewing.
thank you for the comment. that is amazing you are bettering yourself. Health is something I am trying to prioritize as well
So sorry to hear about it friend. I also got laid off, but from the Telecom field. I learned some code (got my certification in software development, full stack) and learning a couple of other languages to learn. Hopefully get to see and learning lessons from your channel. Best of luck!
thank you for your comment. im sorry to hear about your loss. please stick around and hope you can gain some value.
Hey man, I'm sorry this happened. I will subscribe and follow your journey. I wish the best for you.
@@xandra12791 thank for your support. ill make it work somehow
good luck man you got this. i can tell you got grit.
thank you for your kind words
Hey Phillip. You took the plunge at 29 that I should have a long time ago too. At 38, I stuck to what was the "safe" route and ended up with some damn city job. Thinking back I'd switch places with you. Congrats on the bravery, the family and starting this youtube. It takes a lot more courage to do what you did.
I appreciate that, and it isn't too late for you brother, are you interested in coding or anything in particular?
@@letphil Coding is an interest but more so developing mvp's real quick so I'm taking the no-code approach to building apps. So far that's it, idk if this will go into anything further. But I just wanted to develop some ideas I've always had wandering in my head. All while working a 9-5 completely unrelated to this
Hope I can provide some value to you through this channel!
Thanks for being real and vulnerable. Idk how you came into my feed but you’re alright 👍🏾
@@JimmNeutricity thank you for your comment and kind words
I'm so sorry to hear that Phillip but I'm sure you'll get a better job soon. I was laid off after 13 years, so I can relate to what you are going through. Now it is time to get back in shape and reconsider what you want to do from now on. Keep it up and I wish you the best! I hope to hear from you soon to let us know that you found a new job.
@@vindasad thank you for your comment. I will find a new job soon.
I was a developer for 5 years after graduating from university. Something told my brain and myself by my mid to late 20s that this was a horrible occupation. Gave me serious depression and other mental health problems.
I haven't written code for just over 30 years now. Which is why I am still here, as a free man, rather than being 6 feet under or living in a secure mental institution.
The ICT industry is definitely not for many many people.
thank you for your comment. it sounds like it wasn't right for you but it could also be very rewarding for others.
I think being a programmer is a pretty thankless job these days. It used to be a very professional position. Now, it's like working in a factory with the agile nonsense.
Dude, you're a developer..you have NO worries. I was coding until 2015....I quit due to burnout...I even spent all my savings and went homeless for a summer to take a break. I was 45. I then got an apartment in sept. and built a business in about one year after and never looked back. We are SMARTER than 90% of the people out there...we can take ANYTHING and turn it into a profit-making system. You'll discover that eventually. I thought we were like everyone else..wer aren't. We know how to start projects, plan them out, follow the progress, guarge success through the data / profit returns. We are businessmen even if you don't know it yet. I have two projects on the go now..neither online..but both HEAVILY relying on my skills and brains.
thank you for your comment. the burnout is real. that is quite the story. please share if you have time.
did you take the jabs? You say you're smarter than most everyone and I'm wondering if you went for that. your truthful answer will help me properly frame your boasting.
@@user-hg6vd2iz7m I'm a retired senior software engineer and you're a twelve year old baboon with a cocunut on its head. You've answered your own question.
Stay strong mate and keep moving forward. Learn that stack you've been wanting to or hone the skills you already possess. I'm just a junior dev but I can imagine your pain👍
thank you for your comment. i am keeping strong and happy to have the skills necessary to move forward. things are already starting to look up
Good luck dude! Take your time, improve each day and stay strong!
@@an0malia thank you for your comment and kind words. will keep staying strong
i also got laid off from my company and that too when my probation was about to be finished, just because i had an argument with a Permanent employee who was the cousin of the COO.
thats very unfortunate
dont keep yourself busy. Keep yourself Productive. - as person who keeps himself busy while not being productive.
best luck to you!
thank you for the advice. i have been planning a couple things for my next move
@@letphilhey Phil, I’d love to contact you about an idea I’ve had for a few months. I believe in creating opportunities, instead of waiting on them. How can I reach you?
You have a great attitude, wishing you the best. I’m sure it will all turn out for the best.
@@vincentgraffeo9030 thank you for your comment and kind words
All the health to you and your family. I was fired too after working as a senior for around 5 years (8 yeas in total as a dev) and was forced to return to my old job (in the marine industry, it's tough but at least got the connections and fills my fridge). I will continue to sharpen my skills and chase another dev job, don't quit my friend.
thank you for your comment. Why not get another IT job as a developer? I won't quit, that's for sure.
@@letphil Because the only jobs I've found obligate me to relocate to another city or even country, I only try to find remote work because of family reasons I can't move out.
@@jimmyking92 i agree. remote jobs is the only way it seems
The Universe just sent you "an amazing opportunity to change." What you do next, is on you.
thank you for your comment. that is so correct. just gotta keep moving forward
@@letphil Read, or listen (Audible) to a book called Mind Magic. He is a neurosurgeon. He says we manifest our life every minute of every day. Don't have a goal of "a job." Have a goal of adding value to the universe- big difference. Have an abundance mindset. Doing KETO and working out could help too. That is what I do. I won't wish you luck because we make our own. The universe does not care about you- in a good way or a bad way. It reacts based on what you do. Take success- do it for yourself and your family.
Nice to have more honest people to dilute the hypocrisy on RUclips.
thank you for your comment. All i can be is honest as possible
RUclips is the best place for young men to become experts at being perpetual losers lol. I was offline for a week and coming back I couldn't stop laughing for days. Every video is negative, every channel is about the end of the world in some resepcts lol.
Good luck and godspeed dude. Recently let go myself; these days it's a lot of technical interview grinding before I get back out there. I wish you and your family all the best. We're gonna make it.
@@zinda__bad i agree. people are resilient. just gotta have forward progress
Hey man, so sorry to hear it. Stay strong.. you got this.
thank you, will keep chugging along
Its not over yet Philip, things r gona get better
thank you. i hope so
lol . the AI can do the job of 99% of developers . this job is done.
All the best bro!
thank you sir
Best of luck to you, man. It's rough out there in the employment world
thank you for your comment. it’s rough but im sure things will work out
hey philiip. keep your chin up. it's good your keeping yourself busy. watching your journey with great interest
thank you. i am keep myself productive and trying many different things now.
I've been there. You're working on something for a year, but the company decides to cut it.
Not sure if that's your case, but it feels terrible knowing you spent 1 year of your life just to have what you were working on never be used again.
yeah. thanks for understanding. it sucks
was also laid off a couple months ago. stay strong man!
thank you. will push through
how's your job hunting? Do you get any interviews for positions that suit your skills?
@@GameFuMaster most of the jobs are fake postings to boost up company "growth" but they are either offshoring completely or they are using AI to wipe out most of the jobs.
I subscribed to be able to watch you succeed in the future! Press on brother!
Thank you for your comment and support!
I hope you get better and better. I started my programming career a year ago (28) and I hope in the future I could be as optimistic as you are now.
Good luck^^
thank you for your comment. I wish you best on your progress. let me know if i can help.
Can you and your coworkers start your own companies? I think we need competition for Amazon, Tesla, Google, for all the giant tech companies. We’ll support you! We want to see co-ops tech companies. Monopolies are anti-capitalism. Best wishes to you all! 💕✊🏽
Haha, let's go. I guess this is a good opportunity to start something of my own. Thank you for your support!
Hope it'll get better for you
thank you.
Wish you all the best man
Family is your base, make sure your family is fine through this tough time. Take care!
thank you. youre right
@@letphil My daughter told me: money can not kill a person, but stress can. She was in high school at that time when I lost my job. Now she finished university. Looking back, it is the family support each other is the most important thing. You will be fine.
I am almost 60 now, job security . Well, enjoy the journey PS. Know the basics.. Frank Downey Ca.
thank you. thanks for the advice
@@geocam2 thats not fun to hear. i am wanting to and looking to start my own thing
Let's goo!
new beginnings
Your video just appeared on my feed. This is the start of your successful RUclips journey. In 4 years, you will look back and thank that company for laying you off.
Sometimes it takes a layoff to wake up a few individuals. I have friends who have been in the same job position for over 10 years and complain about work.
I wish you the best and I look forward to watch your RUclips content grow.
@@WidePhotographs thank you for your comment. I am hoping to make more and more content.
@@letphil there’s one thing no one can take away from you, that one thing is your knowledge.
Hang on there Phillip! You have a very sough after skill set and your ability to adapt is a gold trait! Continue to target the field you are passionate about and you WILL find another job. Make sure you have a company re-do your resume. Emphasize the projects you participated (but be brief on each one). Never mentions what you do not have BUT what you bring to the table. Update your LinkedIn profile. Btw, losing a job is NOT your fault but THEIR loss. PS: I was an IT hiring manager for 19 years. I’m no longer in the position but let me know if I can help with anything.
@@powerlink2000 thank you for your comment. this was loads of great advice. there are companies that re-do your resume?
I feel like in this regard embedded software engineering is just better, yes it pays less than the software engineers but job stability is amazing and the layoff rate for embedded engineers are low.
I suggest you make a switch and good luck
No it’s not.
Same stuff exactly. Most embedded software devs work in manufacturing which is cyclical and prone to layoffs. The only exception is probably defence. Plus you need to learn Electrical Engineering to get any reasonable job. In fact, a lot of Amazon and Google layoffs recently were in hardware divisions.
thank you for the advice
what is your salary range and which city do you live?
I have watched this video.
thank you for watching
Hey Phil-- sorry to hear about your situation getting laid off!! You will obviously grow and become stronger and find silver linings in this downtime. Happy to take a look at your linked or resume if you are looking as I run a quant algorithmic trading fund.
@@npSharkie thank you for the comment. i will post those very soon in my bio. i hope to become stronger from things that dont defeat me.
sending lots of love ❤ best of luck!
@@be3ma thank you for that!
Where are you from brother?
Im from SF bay area but having been in Seoul South Korea for a little while, you?
@@letphil from bay area as well. It's hard out here. You active on X? Might start posting in there so other engineers can repost for better visibility
i am not on X yet. i will get started in there in the near future!
hanging there 😢
thank you. will push through
I spent the last 5 months training my replacements overseas, I was told today that I am being laid off too. Senior SE.
thank you for your comment and so sorry to hear who you thought was going to help, took your job. companies are ruthless
you got this bro. All the best to you!!
I appreciate it!
You should stop looking for a job and start a business. Never ever work for anyone else again. Because when you do (work for others), the upside is limited and the downside is unlimited (like what you've just realized). The converse is true if you own yourself. The upside is unlimited (90% of the profits generated from your hardwork and skill goes to you). Subscribed btw ;)
Always a good idea, as long as you got a foundation/experience in your industry, it's very time consuming starting a business tho, easier if you got some money saved up..
@@uiuxaidesign You do not need a strong foundation/experience in an industry to do so. Most people start their business from within (based off on what they know). But that's a suboptimal way to go about it. One should start a business from 'outside' based off what the market needs (solutions to problems etc) and do it better than other business out there because the market doesnt care about what you know.
Starting a business is time consuming at first but it gets easier with time and less risky with time. Not really the case with jobs.
good idea
This is a good idea. Most business ideas are born from failures
They're going to start replacing workers with AI, your job won't exist in 10 years.
If knew anything relevant about technology, you would know that that is straight bs.
Complete nonsense. AI can’t code and it can’t reason. It can fake a really bad interview candidate or a poorly thought out stack overflow answer though.
@andrewgrant788 ChatGPT can already write in Python, just have to give it a prompt. Many graphic designers being laid off right now because of it. Imagine 10 years from now. Always people like you saying "my job is safe from AI" you're coping real hard.
Aw, coding is too hard for you?
I agree, Grant. It may be 10 years, it may be 5.
Reading the COPE in the comments below is.... weird.
And I write this as a programmer / consultant.
PS I just made a game using Claude 3.5 using simple english prompts.
hey man, I saw the title to this video and thought id' drop by. Its going to be alright dude. Take it easy on yourself and get some quality time to rest up, heal and get back out there. It aint over for you homie! Speak it!
thank you. i will keep it moving forward
thanks for sharing. focus on your health like you said and invest in yourself! The fact you have a strong technical background, companies will need you.
@@terry7344 thank you for your comment. will have a health progress video soon