massive layoffs just after forcing everyone to move back to where their assigned office is located is…a choice. telling people they are fired by email is…a choice. telling people they are fired via email while they’re in a whole other state for a client meeting is…a choice.
everything that is happening with these layoffs and how they’re handled were choices that were actively made. as you embark upon your next job hunt (hopefully after some time off) remember that your job is your job. not (usually) your family. not your identity.
i fell into that trap some years ago. i had to remind myself: you are not your work. so i say the same to everyone impacted by the layoffs happening in tech: you are not your work. you are so much more than that. you are a whole human, no matter what choices a company made.

@ericajoy yes!!💕 I've been told the difference between (cliché) American work culture and (cliché) Australian work culture is …

Live to work
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Every time I go on vacation I realise I have a huge non-work bucket list, and my life needs to accomplish them. This started after a great tip from a productivity coach -- make lists for your work life, but also your non-work life. Progress feels good in either one!