I was laid off this year and I snagged a better job that's more money and remote. I also canceled all my policies and went elsewhere for big savings.
It gets better, plan now and walk away. If i can do it so can you. Usaa is dead, let it die.
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The market is tough. God bless those who got the opportunities. feels like every where just rejections
It does get better
@tf can you talk more ? Couldn't understand .
@bf I would caution anyone to never apply for a job from LinkedIn. If you see something interesting, go to that company's job site and apply there. FWIW, it looks like there are a lot of tech jobs, but there's also a lot of IT people looking for work, so the competition is very stiff. It's a buyer's market for employers right now, and they know it, so there's a lot of slimy tactics going on.
The main thing for me was better bosses, and mental health. Sadly it used to be USAA's strength.
If you're working tirelessly for a bad boss, hoping to get a 10% raise in some years, then job search for some months can be a v good investment in yourself. It's not like USAA want people around, or has growing opportunities.
I got a way better boss, remote, and significant raise.
Some of the leadership they’ve left in place is a complete joke! They’ll try to make you believe there’s nothing left out there, dont believe it. There’s still other opportunities!
@an both my teammates that got let go in January both got a remote gig with an average of 20-30% pay increase. Just because you don’t have the resume or skills doesn’t mean others can’t get these opportunities.
@an I did too. Remote. 30% increase in base.
@b0 same here, I was part of the layoffs back in January, took me by complete surprise. After 2 1/2 months of 24/7 searching, I was hired on at Citi bank, same job I was doing and a $15k pay increase, along with my 8 months of severance. I have to go into office 5 days a week, but I live 10 minutes from the campus.
@an there a ton of remote jobs that are posted to LinkedIn.
@an yeah. Used Teal and linkedin. Tailor each resume specifically and hit all the buzzwords. AI ATS are the devil took me 5 months but its doable. Got to bank 3 months severance too.
No salt intended. Just sending good vibes to my fellow inmates!
@op, really you got more money for remote. yeah we believe what you say.
@OP - Congratulations. Have fun. good salt rubbing...