1️⃣ Process Your Emotions (Briefly)
Layoffs suck. Period. It’s okay to feel angry, sad, or frustrated.
Take a day (or two) to process. Cry, vent, have a drink if that’s your thing.
Then? Shift that energy into action. The faster you move forward, the better.
Layoffs suck. Period. It’s okay to feel angry, sad, or frustrated.
Take a day (or two) to process. Cry, vent, have a drink if that’s your thing.
Then? Shift that energy into action. The faster you move forward, the better.
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🔥 Don’t just post, “I got laid off” on LinkedIn.
📢 Instead, reach out to key people directly—mentors, hiring managers, former colleagues.
💡 These are the people who can get you hired the FASTEST.
Make this a habit before you need a job. If you haven’t? Start now.
🔹 Gather receipts: performance reviews, awards, standout projects.
🔹 Create a “brag doc”—a collection of your best achievements.
🔹 Keep your resume tight & tactical—focus on what you can confidently discuss at 3 AM.
And make sure your GitHub & portfolio shine.
✅ A killer resume
✅ Active engagement with your network
✅ A polished portfolio
✅ A strategy to distribute your work
The clock starts ticking the moment you get the news. Execution = survival.
📞 Reach out to employers directly
🎤 Show up at industry events
👨💻 Contribute to open source
🚫 Don’t waste time applying to 500 jobs with no strategy.
The right role is one conversation away. Go get it