> It’s been a little over three months since the Activision, Blizzard, and King teams joined Microsoft
Always on the table after an acquisition. Especially close to earnings
I hope severance is nice for all impacted
Always on the table after an acquisition. Especially close to earnings
I hope severance is nice for all impacted
Even if I'm not laid off (which I haven't been yet in these situations), I'm effectively being hired by a new company that I haven't vetted. It's the perfect opportunity to reassess to determine if I fit into the new company and to scout around for something I may fit better in.
Yeah there’s a level of discernment you get from that point on
I'll disclose one long enough ago: HostGator
100% start looking, the company will fundamentally change
Sure, hopefully for the better, but I'm batting 0
I.e., the post-merger companies aren't as good as your own picks.
For some perspective: it was often more important to get out of somewhere bad than in somewhere nice
#1 You have an innate talent for avoiding bad workplaces, and
#2 you're a lucky person!
I was offered a job by them long enough ago, too. When I tried to negotiate a salary I was ghosted by H.R. Looks like I dodged a bullet though!
This is a great point. I've been through two acquisitions and both times the company was a noticeably less pleasant place a year later.
+1 on wishes for good severance!
Being laid off just plain sucks.