Natalie’s redundancy was gut-wrenching. Her story is becoming more common
Natalie MacDonald experienced a gut-wrenching redundancy after returning from parental leave, highlighting the emotional and financial impact on her family. Her story reflects a growing trend in Australia, where redundancies have become increasingly common due to economic pressures. In 2022, 268,000 Australians were retrenched, marking a significant rise in job losses since the pandemic.
- ▪Natalie MacDonald was informed of her redundancy via email after seven years at LinkedIn.
- ▪She faced significant emotional distress, considering the implications for her family's living situation.
- ▪In 2022, Australia saw the highest number of retrenchments since the post-pandemic rebound, with 268,000 job losses.
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