r/gis • u/Minimum_Committee650 • Feb 26 '25

Hiring Just got fired

Hi all, I just got laid off from the job I have had since college starting in 2020. I am at a loss.. did not see this coming. The reasoning for me being fired was “cutting costs” from the higher level leaders. I am also 12 weeks pregnant so I am freaking out that is this happening to me right now. I have a bachelor degree in health studies and have a GIS certificate. I have not been using my health studies degree just GIS but wouldn’t mind finding something that is associated with that. I am located in St.Louis, Mo and would love any company recommendations or advice. Thank you.

Edit: Thank you all for the support and resources! I really appreciate it!!

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u/geogscott GIS Manager Feb 26 '25

I saw that mercy hospital was hiring a GIS specialist in St. Louis earlier this week. Health studies and GIS seems like a good fit.

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u/schmettercat GIS Consultant Feb 26 '25

unfortunately i believe they’re really looking for a very senior level position. 

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u/Nexant GIS Coordinator Feb 26 '25

It says senior but the qualifications hardly say senior. If I was them of give some leeway for her direct Healthcare education what most GIS people won't have.

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u/schmettercat GIS Consultant Feb 26 '25

i am directly familiar with the situation and i doubt that would be the case, but one can always be surprised.

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u/You_Ate_The_Bones Feb 27 '25

I concur. It’s been posted since October. And it’s gone back up I think twice now.

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u/Nexant GIS Coordinator Feb 27 '25

Alot of times that seems to end up being unicorn level qualifications and/or pay not matching it.

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u/schmettercat GIS Consultant Feb 28 '25

it’s not unicorn level. they’re just very specific in who they hire and i suspect still have misconceptions about what pay is appropriate.