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Explaining a layoff without sounding bitter - first time posting

  • Sanjay Halvorsen

    6/7/2026, 9:41:53 AM

    My whole team was cut and I want to say it calmly. It has been a long 18 weeks. I also do not want to seem like a risk. Do you mention numbers?

  • Thea Halvorsen

    7/2/2026, 8:17:10 AM

    Say it plainly and move on to what you can do. Interviewers usually move on if you do.

  • Oskar Halvorsen

    9/23/2026, 7:14:36 PM

    I keep it to two sentences: the company cut my team, and here is what I am proud of and what I am looking for next.

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