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I think it's a wash - some people would rather know before the holidays because they're filled with a lot of discretionary spending (travel, gifts) that are eas
by massysett 3y ago
I think it's a wash - some people would rather know before the holidays because they're filled with a lot of discretionary spending (travel, gifts) that are easy to cut in case of job loss. There's really no good time to fire someone.
- kranke155 3y agoI would prefer before. I was let go in January once and I hated it, since I spent a lot of money that Christmas.
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- wharvle 3y agoGetting dropped on, say, Dec 1st sets you back about 6 weeks on being able to start your job hunt. That stuff all but shuts down in the second half of December, by the time you might really have your search rolling, plus many fiscal years, budgets, or hiring allocations are aligned to calendar years, and the first couple weeks of January are companies ramping back up after the break. Even skip-the-interview network-hires are likely to get a "yeah, I think I can get you in, check back a couple weeks into January and we can start that process" response if you message in December.
- vineyardmike 3y agoIt also sucks to save vacation time and perform work around the holidays when you could instead have extended time to spend with family.