Spotify in December 2023 affected 17 % of employees, including UX researchers, Sophia Omarji. Skill development and networking.
In January 2023, I moved from the United Kingdom to Sweden for a dream work in Spotify. I was in the company since July 2022. User Experience He investigated the intern, secured the role of a full -time associate, and later gained promotion.
Participating in Spotify as a graduate of music psychology was a dream. I never expected to reach that point in my career who just graduated from college -I thought it would take years.
At the end of 2023, I was affected by 17 % of the Reef of a company that dreamed of participating. Since then, I have processed the reality of being fired and navigated emotional and occupational issues.
Since then, it was not easy that year, from working on visa issues to navigating Sweden’s competitive employment market. It was also an era of deep learning and unexpected growth.
On Monday, December 4, 2023, I received an email that changed everything
I woke up and rolled over to see two emails from work. One was sent from the Spotify CEO Daniel EK to the entire company, and the other was sent from HR. This discussed my role with an invitation of a 15 -minute personal conference. At the beginning of that year, I was attending another round Reof, so I knew I was trying to let go.
I felt surreal at work every day and confirmed that I was living in my desire. I loved culture, people, and projects. The role excites me and built my passion. I imagined a long career at the company.
On the phone, they told me that my role was redundant, and they couldn’t find another position for the reduction. I was given a three -month notification period, but I didn’t have to work since then.
I felt a mixture of distrust, frustration, and pure broken heart
It is not only a loss of work, but all the drags that have been planned for the next few years. The uncertainty was further amplified by my workplace visa situation, forced to navigate the emotional turmoil and the bureaucratic maze after Brexit, who was in Sweden as a British citizen.
I felt paralyzed because the clock was engraved and it was not on a clear path. I immediately realized that the emotional aftermath of losing work was more complicated than I expected.
I had to give myself a space to experience the stage of sadness. Along with the feeling of rejection, I lamented my identity’s sense and the loss of future certainty. Over time, I was grateful for the value of giving time to adjust, not in a hurry to fill the space.
I learned how to accept the discomfort that I didn’t understand everything immediately
It’s easy to feel late when you have a clear direction or a routine, but I realized that it often grows at the moment of uncertainty.
I decided to concentrate on what I could control. We have settled on the skills developed at Spotify, including data analysis, storytelling, and cooperation with various stakeholders, and explored new ways to apply them.
My workplace visa was canceled and I was in a sticky situation, so I couldn’t find a part -time job in Sweden. For the past year, I have focused on networking, attending meetings, and expanding my skill sets through courses.
We are also looking for opportunities to hone your music psychology and share your expertise through workshops, speaking engagement, my blog, and podcasts.
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After my Reof, I was able to stay in Sweden for six months before I had no choice but to finally leave the Stockholm. I moved to Dubai to stay with my family.
Transition was difficult -I had to leave my partner, friends, and my life. When adjusting to long -distance relationships, another layer of complexity was added, but I learned that new places do not need to limit opportunities.
I think I am now a citizen of the world
I navigate my life on my moving, pursue my next job in a high -quality time spent with my family and friends, explore new places, and focus on personal and specialized projects. I’m juggling. My ultimate goal is to return to Sweden -or anywhere where the best opportunity is to take me -My partner and I can reunite and build the best life as possible.
My goal in the future is to find specialized success. If they match my value, I will open in a similar role and in a new direction. My focus is focused on meaningful impactful tasks, such as music psychology, UX research, or a wider high -tech industry. As the world evolves, my career will evolve.
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