A new hope
Well, its not really a post about Star Wars, but I just felt like expressing out my thoughts since some of you are still shocked and surprised by my career change.
I am not sure of the future of Tech Wire Asia and Tech HQ as I am not sure myself what's going on there. But what is certain is that the writers have been or are in the process of being laid off. It's a sad ending to what would have been an incredible year for both publications.
Losing a job is one thing, but the emotional stress that comes with it can be quite overwhelming for some. I remember clearly when Muhammad Zulhusni , Dashveenjit Kaur and I were informed of this, we were just speechless.
Fortunately, I am blessed with an amazing bunch of colleagues who have ever been supportive throughout the last few weeks of those of us who have been impacted.
It's been over a week since my last day. Adjusting to not heading to the office every morning feels strange, but now I can shift my focus entirely to my family, striving to provide them with the best.
As for my career, it's been heartening to see how opportunities and support have come my way when needed most. Many of you have reached out with job prospects and offers for intriguing roles. I'm deeply thankful for your support and care.
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This experience underscores the power of social media and platforms like LinkedIn. Even during larger layoffs, like Lazada's earlier this year, the supportive communities formed on these platforms are remarkable.
Through the right connections and conversations, I'm now eagerly anticipating starting my new role in a couple of weeks. It's been quite a journey, and I'm excited for the adventures ahead in this new chapter of my career.
Ancora Imparo
Senior PR & Communications Strategist | Storyteller | Content Curator | Events Specialist | Environmentalist | Yogi | Dog Lover
11 个月I’m so sorry to hear of TWA’s and THQ’s plight and hope both Muhammad Zulhusni and Dashveenjit Kaur land safely on their feet. Wishing you all the best in your new endeavour Aaron Raj. Please don’t hesitate to reach out should you need anything.
My heart goes out to you, Aaron - Beyond being a fantastic writer, you're an amazing human being to whom I thoroughly enjoyed pitching stories. Come what may, I have no doubt that you will achieve many great things in your role to come. Ancora Imparo, indeed - Every challenge is a lesson and we all push to be better students
Bilingual Copywriter | Translator (English ?? Malay) | Building my own Rome through storytelling and words, bringing dreams and aspirations to life.
11 个月LAID OFF??? my goodness this is a shocker to me - I've always looked up to you as a powerhouse in tech content. so so sorry to learn about this - I'm based in Cyber if you're up for it let's ngopi soon after Ramadan
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11 个月Tech with Aaron is back! Let's goooooooooooo