Employee gets back from work trip only to find out their position became redundant due to restructuring, faces termination from dream job: ‘I thought I had finally made it’

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Bar Mor Hazut • Senior Editor
Nov 6, 2024 10:00 AM EST

Getting to do what you always wanted to, ever since you were a little kid, is something very few people can claim they achieved. Think about it, how many people do you know who can actually say they work in their 'dream job'? 

If one does manage to work in their dream job, they might have to work extra hard to keep a firm hand on it. You never know when will be the day your boss might get tired of you, and losing a job you actually love is a lot harder than losing a job you couldn't care less about. Unfortunately, sometimes even though you do your best, things don't work out the way you wanted them to, and you lose what you really cared about, like that dream job. All one can do when that happens is keep going.

This Reddit story is both a cautionary tale and maybe something to aspire to, we'll let you decide what you take away from it as you scroll down and read it. After you are done, click here for a story of a boss who demanded their employee rewrite their job description, but the employee refused. 

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    I was let go of my dream job and I'm completely destroyed
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    I got back from a work trip to a conference to find my position was eliminated. The company said they are doing restructuring and my job became redundant. I
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    don't believe this for a second - for one thing, no one else in my department was let go, just me, and we were in the middle of having our financials audited so
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    why would they make a decision about restructuring before anything had been analyzed? This was my dream job and I moved from my home of 15 years to a smaller city far from
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    everything and everyone I know. Jobs are hard to find here, let alone a specialized position that I have (work in arts administration management). I'm completely shocked and destroyed. I would
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    have felt differently if I hated this job or if it was only for survival, but as I said, this was my dream job that I loved and I thought I was set for at least several more years.
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    I'm just extremely lost, devastated, and scared for the future. I used all of my savings to move here and get established and only have less than three months of cash before I run out of money.
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    Anyone else go through something like this? What did you do to cope? I know on paper it's not my fault but I can't help but feel like a complete and utter
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    failure right now. I'm 37 and thought I had finally made it in my career only to have to start all over again.
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    Loose-Manufacturer • 2d ago That is rough. You're going to get past this. You've found this job, you'll find another one who treats you with respect.
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    Lloytron 2d ago • I had a brilliant job that I loved. For a start, I was good at it, I was working with a great team, I got to travel the world and I genuinely believed that we were helping improve people's lives.
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    And I made my company half a billion dollars. Got made redundant. It sɩked. As did the next time. And the next. And the next. Etc.
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    Focus on your needs and that of your family. Job security is an illusion. Take time out if you can to get your head in a good place.
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    mas7erblas7er • 2d ago Many such cases. I would offer this post as a cautionary tale to all those who think they're comfortable. Don't get comfortable, and never stop looking for work. I don't care
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    how much you think you're valued or how great the job is. Sorry you learned this late in life, OP.
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    KateTheGr3at ⚫ 2d ago • Did you get severance? Have you filed for unemployment (or the equivalent if you are not in the US)? In some US states you have to have received all severance before your unemployment starts, so it's best
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    to get that severance as a lump sum if possible vs paid over x weeks. In others you can collect both at the same time. Find out what the laws are that apply to you.
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    Blushiba 2d ago • Honestly, I would consult a lawyer to find out if you were wrongfully terminated.
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    RandomGuy-1984 • 2d ago • You're still young and have time to get back on your feet. Fortunately, I haven't experienced what you have (yet), but I believe if you can find this dream job, you can find another.
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    hello_brooklyn • 2d ago Can you negotiate a severance. And also File for unemployment ASAP
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    Legitimate_Ad785 • 2d ago. It happens, ur job doesn't make who u are, it's just a way to pay bills. One thing I learn is keep updating ur resume, sharpen ur skill and learn new skill so finding a new job will become easy. Unless u own ur own business u will always get lid off or fired.
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    SilverAffectionate95 • 2d ago • Recognize that you didn't lose a dream job. Because no one dreams of labour. Just a job that can be replaced
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    TactualTransAm • 2d ago • You will be okay. Most people have zero when they are let go. Start job hunting there or use some of your time and cash flow. to get you somewhere else. Id also say to job hunt in a city close to home. Some companies will help with relocation.
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    Lumbee1979 • 2d ago Look at it this way, when one door closes another one will open and it'll be even better. This has always worked out for me. Don't beat yourself up. Just start applying vigorously to jobs and don't give up.
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