Layoff Survival Guide: What to Do Before, During, and After Job Loss
Most books about job loss are written for one moment: the day after. This one starts earlier and stays longer.
Layoff Survival Guide is a practical reference for any working adult facing a possible layoff, going through one right now, or rebuilding after one. It's organized in three parts - Before, During, and After - so you can read it in advance and prepare, or open it the night you get the news and find what you need first.
Written in a calm, plainspoken voice, this book treats you as an adult who can handle real information. No motivational fluff. No fear-mongering. Just the practical knowledge most people wish they'd had earlier - financial runway math, severance package walkthroughs, negotiation scripts, health insurance decision trees, unemployment filing checklists, networking templates that don't feel like begging, interview answers that explain a layoff cleanly, and an honest treatment of the emotional side most career books skip.
What's inside22 chapters covering every stage of the layoff arc, from reading the early warning signals through evaluating the next offer.9 appendices with copy-ready scripts, email templates, worksheets, decision flowcharts, a 30/60/90-day action plan, a job search tracker, a layoff budget worksheet, an interview answer bank, and a list of official resources.An "Emergency First Steps" action card in the front matter for readers who need help tonight.A dedicated chapter on special situations for remote workers, contractors, part-time and hourly workers, visa-dependent workers, union members, older workers, caregivers on leave, workers managing medical conditions, near-retirement workers, and managers laid off alongside their teams.Practical legal orientation on severance agreements, OWBPA review periods, the WARN Act, COBRA, ACA marketplace coverage, unemployment eligibility, non-competes, equity treatment at termination, and discrimination protections - written as a starting point for conversations with qualified professionals, not as legal advice.A Topic Guide for fast lookup, plus a Glossary of the key terms used throughout. Who this book is forWorkers who are reading the signals and want to prepare while there's still time.Anyone who was laid off recently and needs a calm, complete reference for the days, weeks, and months ahead.Managers and HR partners who want to understand what good severance support looks like.Spouses, partners, family members, and friends supporting someone through a layoff."You have more time than you feel like you do. Slow down. Read on."
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