Episode 102: Getting Laid Off
It’s a conversation no one wants to have, but it’s one we need to normalize. So let's talk about it.Layoffs happen. A lot. To pretty much everyone. And while it stings, it’s not the end of the world.In this episode, Jen and Casper get real about their own experiences with layoffs: what helped, what they wish they had done differently, and how they turned frustration into momentum, including:- The very, very real 7 stages of grief- Focussing on what you can control when everything feels lost - Keep your network warm before you need it Not burning bridges (even if it would feel amaaaaaazing)We'll also do some myth-busting around how protected you *really* are when you're on parental leave.All this and more is broken down in the episode.