It happened. You got laid off. You were let go.....
Ouch.
Now what?
On this special episode, Priscilla walks you through a game plan to help you move forward from an unexpected job loss. The game plan is a 3-pronged approach taking into account your emotional & well-being, finances & healthcare, and job search strategy.
I. Emotional & Mental Well-being [3:05]
- Why you must process your feelings BEFORE getting into problem solve mode
- The SARA Model (shock, anger/anxiety, resistance & acceptance) of emotions
- How and why your "animal" lower brain floods you with "survival" mode feelings
- How to avoid toxic positivity but also use intentional thought creation to create calm & patience
- Why you should use self-compassion and normalize difficult emotions
II. Evaluating Finances & Financial Runway [13:05]
- How to find supplemental income you might qualify for in your state if you were laid off (ex: unemployment benefits, severance pay)
- Healthcare coverage options based on your current situation
- How to take stock of your debt obligations and work with your lender to lower or pause your payments
- How to avoid further damage to your credit by ensuring minimum payments are met
- How to creatively (and temporarily) lower your expenses in a realistic way
- Quick cash generation gig ideas if you don't have much in savings or an emergency fund
III. Job Search Strategy [25:20]
- How to cut down on your job search timeline by being strategic about roles & companies to consider
- Why you should take time to reflect on what was working & not working in your past role
- What you should prioritize doing during the job search right now (and resources to help you!)
- Why informational chats are even MORE critical during this time
- Why you shouldn't feel shame or embarassed about what's happened and how to move forward
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