"I've always said to people that it's been one of my dreams to be made redundant and enjoy some time off, but when it actually happens, it hits you hard. Part of me still thought that maybe I should just try to make an effort to find another role here. But then, toward the end of the consultation process, I had this overwhelming feeling, like Heath, that the change of strategy and direction meant that the exciting work we were doing was now over."
"Kitson: We both got generous payouts, and the layoff did not hit us financially, and won't for a while. But it's definitely been a change - ever since I started work 20 years ago, I haven't even been out of work for even two weeks. Tip: Don't try to job hunt all day Lu: I haven't dived into looking for other roles yet."
Two former ANZ Bank coworkers left after long tenures and received generous severance that eased financial pressure. One managed a team of data analysts for seven years and the other worked at the bank for eleven years reporting to him. Both described emotional impact and a sense that changing strategy ended the work they found exciting, prompting a decision to reset. They took a surf camp trip to Bali to recharge after decades of continuous work. Outplacement advice encouraged limited daily job hunting to avoid burnout, and both expressed confidence in networks and openness to similar breaks.
Read at Business Insider
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