Well. Got laid off, position terminated this Saturday. I need some time to remake my resume and everything but if anyone is looking for a Front-End engineer with 12yrs of exp in the Bay Area/Remote U.S. Ping me.
Got a few months of severance so my ass isn't on fire right away but, huh, yeah.
This happening on national black cat day is fucked up smh
@eramdam Shit, I’m really sorry Damien.
@eramdam 🫂🫂🫂
@eramdam Considering how expensive living costs are in SF, that is not much of runway. Hopefully there will be a good job for you, someday soon. 😟
@eramdam merde :(
@eramdam 🫂
@eramdam Fuck, soutine :(
Oct 27, 2026, 5:29 PM@eramdam oof i'm sorry
Oct 27, 2026, 6:02 PM@eramdam courage...
@eramdam I’m really sorry to hear this, friend. If you want a set of eyes on your resume and/or portfolio, DM me. I’m happy to take a look.
BTW, I was helping folks a while back:
Oct 27, 2026, 6:46 PM@eramdam That is a lot of years of experience!
I don't think I can help your job search, but if you'll allow a question... How many website fronends, or websites in general, does 12 years cover? I imagine a lot. o.o
@relee let's just say ive been around long enough to have worked on a migration *to* React from something else older lol
@eramdam sorry to hear that. the field is clearly as valuable as it ever was and it's frustrating to see jerks with money pretending that's not the case!
@eramdam Sad to hear it! These firings are often a sign of failure in leadership, so we need new leadership + more small companies instead of giants.
I hope more of the fediverse start their own companies so I can find a good place if I get into a similar situation either voluntarily or involuntarily.
@eramdam fuck, man 🫂 i'm so sorry
@eramdam this sucks, you'll find a better one
@eramdam shit, I’m so sorry, Damien - best of luck finding new work… 🫂
@eramdam oh shit, sorry to hear that. Wish I could help 🙁
@eramdam Sorry about the position, Damien. Twelve years of front end is a deep well to draw on, even when the first week makes it feel otherwise. Hope the right team finds you quickly.
Oct 28, 2026, 5:11 AM@eramdam I’m terribly sorry.
@eramdam I know random support messages from strangers on the Internet is a mixed bag, but I’m sorry this has happened to you. The industry is in a really weird state right now and nobody is sure what’s going to happen. Take care of yourself, you’re good people and be strong.
@eramdam "I need some time to remake my resume"
Mine was always up to date and always online.
@TimWardCam Who asked?