100 Days After My Layoff As An Engineer The Truth

What happens after a Big Tech layoff… when the noise fades and you’re left alone with your thoughts?. . In this deeply personal and reflective vlog, a former Big Tech software engineer with 25+ years of experience shares his raw, unfiltered journey through the first 100+ days after being laid off. This isn’t just another tech layoff story, it’s an honest exploration of identity, purpose, and what life looks like when your career is no longer at the center of it all.. . From the initial shock and disorientation to unexpected emotions like sadness, shame, and even relief, this video dives into the psychological impact of losing a high-status tech job. You’ll hear how financial independence removed fear, but couldn’t prevent the deeper existential questions: Who am I without my work? What was it all for?. . The video also explores the hidden dangers of social media during unemployment, the surprising “stress withdrawal” that comes from leaving a high-pressure environment, and how creating new challenges, like building apps, learning new skills, and starting a vlog can help rebuild meaning and momentum.. . Most importantly, this journey reveals a powerful shift: redefining success, rediscovering fulfillment in everyday life, and experiencing time in a completely new way. Without the constant grind of Big Tech, life slows down and becomes richer.. . If you’re navigating a tech layoff, considering early retirement, or questioning your career path, this video offers insight, perspective, and a reminder that losing your job doesn’t mean losing yourself.. . Timestamps:. 0:00 Intro. 0:25 Disorientation. 1:16 Lack of Fear. 2:00 Sadness. 3:09 Shame. 5:58 Stress Withdrawal. 6:29 Creating my own challenges. 7:15 Readjusted Sense of Accomplishment. 8:46 Time slows down. 10:05 Conclusion. . Join this channel to get access to perks:. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_iEmYXdZJvjxdUMehwSXqw/join. . Buy me a coffee:. https://buymeacoffee.com/codeslingem. . Subscribe to my Newsletter:. https://asiandadenergy.substack.com/. . Book a coaching session with me:. https://calendly.com/codeslinger1. . Buy my merch:. https://asian-dad-energy-shop.fourthwall.com/. . #layoffs #softwareengineer #bigtech #developerlife #unemployment