Per My Last Email You Survived a Layoff…Now What? (The Truth No One Tells You)
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Mar 30, 2026 They unpack the awkward emotions of surviving a layoff, from guilt to relief. They explain how day-to-day work and responsibilities often shift after cuts. They cover deciding whether to stay or leave, clarifying new roles and compensation, and rebuilding your professional identity with early wins.
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Make Tactical Warm Intros Not Broad LinkedIn Posts
- Avoid public, performative LinkedIn posts calling for hires; they often help the poster more than victims.
- Instead, make warm, tactical intros and check in privately to offer targeted support.
Process Guilt With Trusted Third Parties
- Process survivor feelings with trusted third parties, not the people who were laid off.
- Kaila and Kyle leaned on each other to process complex emotions instead of burdening affected colleagues.
Layoffs Increase Burnout Risk Through Reduced Agency
- Post-layoff roles almost always change and increase risk of burnout due to more work and less agency.
- Evaluate new tasks, success metrics, and whether you have decision-making control before committing to stay.