Thread regarding Elevance Health (Anthem) layoffs

@ct Agree with this! Particularly the Shawshank Redemption part. Just try to avoid letting your direct leader from “shivving” you on the way out!

You need to remind yourself it is not you, it is them. In most organizations, being ethical and hard working is an asset, at Elevance it is a liability. You will be taken advantage of while the ar-e kissers are rewarded. Think of it like an abusive relationship. You need to have an exit plan but leave when it works for you. Take as many classes or certifications as you can on their dime. Quiet quit as much as you possibly can. While I was still able to be at home (hired fully remote and never went into an office until they randomly decided I had to drive an hour each way before I escaped...) I would have post it notes on my monitor. They don't care about you, don't care about the organization. Or say nothing, no one cares. I know it isn't the same as positive affirmations but you need to remind yourself that you are a functional person in a dysfunctional organization. Watch the Shawshank Redemption and start taking steps to dig your way out of Elevance. Update your resume and have a goal to add skills, apply to jobs and network each week. I would literally make a visual with a tunnel and then give yourself points on progress toward your goal. Obviously can't do it if you are in an office (though that would be hysterical!). Take care of your mental health because you want to interview well but mostly know that there is life on the other side!

Hang in there. Many of us have the Sunday night syndrome too. Take each day at a time and think of it as a paycheck. Meanwhile start looking, no job is perfect but when your Sundays turn into anxiety over Monday, it’s time to start putting that anxiety to use and looking for other opportunities.

Hang in there. You aren’t alone.

Patrick Bateman would be an upgrade.