When the Layoff Comes

Getting laid off is hard. It can shake your confidence, your routines, and your sense of direction. But it doesn’t have to define you.

In this solo episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric shares his own experience with being laid off including: what helped, what didn’t, and what he wishes he’d known earlier. He also rounds up the most practical, compassionate advice from others who’ve been through it: from job hunting strategies to mental health tools to rebuilding momentum in your career and personal life.

If you’re currently navigating a layoff, or want to be ready in case you ever have to, this episode is for you.

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Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
01:47 Introduction
06:25 My Layoff Story
21:22 Successes and Growth
27:24 Top Layoff Tips
35:09 Closing thoughts

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