Episode 220: How To Deal With A Layoff, And Knowing When It’s Time To Quit A Toxic Workplace
WTF happened to job security? A new round of tech and media layoffs are announced every week (looking at you, Tesla and Microsoft) and booming industries go bust faster than Tswift tickets sell out.
But on the flip side, with layoffs becoming the new norm, we’re starting to detach our worth and loyalty from a corporate job. Gone are the days when quitting a job and jumping between companies was frowned upon: We’re not down with toxic work environments and underpaid gigs.
So how do you prepare for the ending of a job, whether by choice or by layoff?
Join Carolyn and I as we chat about:
Caro and Gill’s layoff experiences
Reviewing your severance and why it’s worth consulting a lawyer
Things you can negotiate in your contract up-front
What to do right after you’ve been laid off
The power of vulnerability (and why everyone is sharing on social media)
Finding empowerment and detaching your worth from a job
Signs your workplace is toxic
How to know when to quit your job
Advocating for yourself before you quit
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