Layoffs: A former employee recently took to Reddit to share their frustration after discovering that the same company that laid them off just three weeks ago had begun hiring again — this time for a higher-paying role. The user, who worked as an event planner at a nonprofit, revealed that they were told their position was being cut due to “budget issues,” only to see a new job posting for a Marketing & Communications Manager offering nearly $10 more per hour than they earned.
“Well, just the other day (3 weeks after being laid off), this same company just posted a job for a Marketing & Communications Manager with a salary that is almost $10 more than I was making per hour… but they had to lay me off due to budget cuts???” the user wrote.
From Trusted Employee to Sudden Layoff
According to the Reddit post, the user began working at the nonprofit in November of last year. Within three weeks of joining, their supervisor — who headed the department — retired, leaving them as the only full-time employee. To keep operations running, the employee took on several additional tasks beyond their official responsibilities, including social media management, website updates, and newsletters.
Despite handling multiple roles, their request for a job description update and a raise went unanswered for several months. “I felt like both were reasonable requests, but my boss kept kicking the can down the road and would avoid giving me any definitive answers,” they explained.
“Laid Off for Budget Cuts,” Then a Higher-Paid Job Appears
After nearly seven months of waiting for clarity, the employee decided to stop performing duties outside their original role. A month later, HR informed them that their position was being eliminated “due to budget cuts”, encouraging them to “apply again in the future.”
“Of course, they mentioned how they wanted us to part on good terms, and wanted me to feel encouraged to apply for jobs there in the future,” the Redditor said.
However, when the company later posted a new opening for a Marketing & Communications Manager at a much higher rate, the employee felt betrayed. “I think it would be crazy for me to return to a place that clearly does not even care about its employees,” they added.
Lessons Learned: Always Get It in Writing
The post struck a chord with thousands of readers, many of whom related to the frustration of being overworked and underappreciated. Reflecting on the experience, the user said it was a lesson in setting professional boundaries.
“Now, this was a big learning opportunity for me because I now know that I should get things in writing Before taking on additional work,” they concluded. “All I did was overexert myself for basically nothing.”
The user added, “However, it is still messed up that they would do all of this and think that it’s okay and that I’d even want to come back.”
The post has since sparked conversations across Reddit about employer transparency, job insecurity, and the importance of formal documentation in workplaces — especially for those juggling multiple responsibilities.
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