When Loyalty Meets Layoffs: Benedikt Oehmen’s Mission to Guide Others Through Career Challenges – Part One

Part One.

Layoffs and corporate shake-ups seem to be the norm these days, and Benedikt Oehmen has lived through it. After 17 years at Blizzard, known for its iconic gaming creations, he faced the unexpected reality of layoffs. While his time with Blizzard was largely rewarding, the ending was a difficult transition. Today, Benedikt is using his experience to support others in similar situations, sharing practical advice and his “Big Three” strategies from his book to help people overcome setbacks and thrive again.

Key Highlights of Our Interview:

From Physicist to Gamer at Blizzard

From 17 Years of Loyalty to Facing Layoffs: When Blizzard Prioritized Profit Over People

“I started with Blizzard in 2005, and by 2018, after 13 years, the focus had shifted from creating epic experiences for gamers to just making more money.”

Breaking Free from the Corporate Overlord: Coaching Passionate Geeks on Their Own Terms

“Bound to a corporate overlord who tells me what to do and where my priorities are. And all my efforts basically go towards making rich people even richer in a sense."

From Panic to Possibility: How to Flip Career Transitions into Exciting New Opportunities

Learning in Disguise: How the “Big Three” Turns Mistakes into Milestones

“Being kind to me is all about self-acceptance, embracing the good things in our life and not looking at what we think we are missing.”

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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Benedikt Oehmen

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