Misc.Mar 17, 2018
VMwareNAxl82

Layoff and rejections

I got laid off from vmware in January. I realized that was going to happen based on reading tea leaves. I thought I was prepared. I had couple of internal positions I was working towards and also worked on getting interviews at FB/Google/AMZ/Twitter/SF etc. but all I am seeing are rejections. And I am completely in despair. I am not technical, and I have lost hope that I’ll ever find a good job. I also worry that being older than average is working to my disadvantage- how does one pulls oneself out of the funk and get the confidence to do well again? No trolls please. Looking for genuine feedback from folks in similar boat please. Added - TPM/PM with 10+ years experience

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Yelp gdi Mar 17, 2018

What role and experience? More details would help

VMware nonamehere Mar 17, 2018

Yeah maybe someone here can give you internal referrals if you are a match

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VMware NAxl82 OP Mar 17, 2018

True. But when you build your identity around graduating from top schools, working in top companies etc it can be frightening.

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zgBx36 Mar 17, 2018

The guy is asking for advice on a pick me up and you try to do it by kicking him down. Don't be a dick

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Microsoft exdev Mar 17, 2018

"LOL. No MS." from someone who doesn't have a job? Wow.

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zgBx36 Mar 17, 2018

Appear upbeat during interviews and walk in with swag. Prepare by thinking of your accomplishments and expanding on them. Know the culture of the company you are interviewing with and how your strengths compkement theirs

Axtria s.hawkingg Mar 17, 2018

If you aren't failing, you aren't working hard enough. I see that you are in the right track. Failure is a part of the journey you are walking. Just ensure it doesn't divert you from your goal. Don't be let down by it, just keep pushing yourself. You will get what you want. Good luck!

Microsoft TTTBBB Mar 17, 2018

I can’t believe a PM with multiple years of experience can have trouble finding a job. Apple Microsoft tried them?

VMware NAxl82 OP Mar 17, 2018

Not Product Mgr, program manager. I don’t think MS hires program managers. I have not tried Apple. That’s my next try.

McAfee im*&ur! Mar 17, 2018

Try Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. They are doing great stuffs and need people having a background around the work that VMware does.

VMware NAxl82 OP Mar 17, 2018

Thank you all!

Amazon IndianaJef Mar 23, 2018

I’m also an Alexa TPM on the dev list looking for a gig, definitely not a place you want to be. I’ve recently had a phone screen with AAPL but didn’t seem to be a right fit. Just got to keep trucking and finding that path to green.

Amazon HpbR02 Mar 30, 2018

@NAx182, try amazon. They are taking everyone

VMware NAxl82 OP Mar 30, 2018

Thanks bro. Tried Amazon, I thought interviews went really well, but they rejected. I am digging myself out slowly, so today feel fine. Focusing on smaller companies or tier 2 companies. But it’s a long process for a non tech role.

Amazon HpbR02 Mar 30, 2018

Process is slow. Good luck. Do you know what is the compensation range for Sr Manager at VMWARE