The Bittersweet Scroll

“What Job Announcements Don’t Always Show”

By People Fusion | The HuM&An Side

You know the feeling. You’re sipping your morning coffee, doing your usual scroll through LinkedIn, when it hits you:

“Thrilled to announce my new role as [insert impressive title] at [insert hot company]!”

Another one.

You’re happy for them—truly. But there it is. That quiet, sinking feeling in your gut. The internal voice that whispers, “Why not me?”

If you’re between roles, job searching, or recovering from a layoff, these posts can hit differently. They don't just remind you of what you don’t have—they shine a bright, public light on everything you’re still trying to rebuild. And while professional transitions are often framed as strategic or empowering, the reality is that many of them are isolating, unplanned, and emotionally complex.

At The HuM&An Side, we talk a lot about what doesn’t get shared in glossy updates or “dream job” announcements. Because the truth is:

• Behind most job announcements are stories of uncertainty, stress, and late-night “what am I doing with my life?” spirals.

  
  

• Behind every “I’m excited to share” post is usually a season of rejection, redirection, or sheer perseverance.

  
  

• And for every loud win, there are hundreds of silent struggles playing out offscreen.

  
  

Let’s be real: LinkedIn is a highlight reel. And while there’s nothing wrong with celebrating success—we should—it’s easy to forget that comparison is often based on incomplete data. You’re measuring your raw, messy reality against someone else’s curated moment.

But your story isn’t behind. It’s unfolding.

If you’re in a place of transition right now, please hear this:

• You are not less valuable without a job title. Your worth was never defined by your business card.

• You are not alone. More people than you think are navigating the same hard season—you just may not see their posts.

• You are not standing still. You are evolving, reflecting, and building the resilience most only gain when they’re tested.

We've worked with many employees, leaders and HR teams who’ve been laid off, reorganized, acquired, or unexpectedly thrown into a sea of ambiguity. Some are seasoned executives. Others are just getting their feet under them. All of them are trying to figure out what’s next—and that’s the most human question of all.

So, if you find yourself stuck between chapters, scrolling through a feed of celebrations, we invite you to reframe it - You’re not watching others “win.” You’re witnessing what will also be true for you—in your time, in your way.

And when your moment comes, you’ll have a deeper appreciation for it. Because you’ll know what it took to get there. You’ll have done the inner work. You’ll have sat in the discomfort. You’ll have rewritten the narrative.

Until then, be kind to yourself. Share your story if you’re ready—or hold it sacred while it’s still unfolding. And know this: your silence doesn’t mean you’re invisible. It just means you're in process.

At People Fusion, we don’t just work with companies—we work with people. And we know that transformation is rarely clean, always human, and often the greatest catalyst for growth.

If you need a sounding board, a support system, or just someone to remind you that you’re not alone—we’re here.

Because your job status may change, but your story? That’s yours. And it’s still being written.