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What to Do If You Get Laid Off! 24, Laid Off Twice, & Thriving with Abby Weaver

Special guest and human resources professional Abby Weaver shares her experience navigating not 1, but 2 (!!!) layoffs in her early twenties! What DON'T we cover in today's episode?

  • Should you search for jobs when you're anticipating a layoff?
  • What can you expect from a severance package? What is severance?
  • How to address a gap on your resume due to a layoff
  • The difference between getting laid off vs. getting fired
  • How to navigate changing work friendships when you no longer work for the same company
  • Navigating low self-esteem and confidence after a layoff, plus how to deal with anxiety when you're anticipating a layoff
  • What to do with your time when you don't have a job!
  • Applying for full-time vs. part-time roles and the different types of employment
  • Traveling abroad to refresh your job search motivation! YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE
  • Your job does not define you. Remember, work is only one part of who you are!

If you're currently navigating a layoff or expecting one, we're here for you and hope this episode offers some level of comfort and reassurance that you're not alone. You will get through this, and you will be okay. <3

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