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I think a layoff might be coming.

The Quiet Window (Pre-Layoff)

Free 8-page checklist

The Quiet Window (Pre-Layoff)

A discreet checklist for the weeks when something feels off but nothing has been said out loud.

The quiet window is the only time you still have access — to files, to people, to benefits paperwork. What you gather now is what you'll wish you had later.

  • What to save while you still have a badge
  • Who to talk to, and what not to put in writing
  • The money questions to answer before anything lands
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I just lost my job. What now?

The First 72 Hours Kit (Start Here)

Free kit — start here

The First 72 Hours Kit (Start Here)

The moves that matter in the first three days, in the order they matter.

Severance windows, health coverage, and unemployment filings all start clocks on day one. Doing them in the right order protects money you can't get back later.

  • Day one: what to sign, what to pause
  • Health coverage before the gap opens
  • Filing for unemployment without the guesswork
Open the kit

I need help getting back on my feet.

Get connected to a communityPack Finder matches you with groups, alumni networks, and peers who are in the same week you are.Layoffs are isolating. The fastest leads and the steadiest support both come from people who've already walked it.Find my pack →Get connected to professionalsA free PinkSlipped Plan turns everything you're carrying into dated steps across money, legal, headspace, and next job.One place that keeps the deadlines straight, so nothing expires while you're still catching your breath.Build my plan →
Learn on your ownRun the numbers on COBRA versus a Marketplace plan, and read practical guides at your own pace.Health coverage is usually the biggest avoidable cost of a layoff — a few minutes here can save thousands.Healthcare Analyzer →Field Notes →
Get support for a job searchPositioning, search strategy, and interview prep from people who hire in your field.The market has changed since your last search. A sharper story shortens the gap.Start the search →

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Field Notes

Browse general advice

Short, practical reads from people who have been through a layoff — and the experts they leaned on.

You don't have to decide anything today. Read one note, see what lands, and come back when you're ready for a plan.

  • Money, legal, health, and family — in plain language
  • Written by workers, advisors, and community voices
  • No account, no email, nothing to sign up for
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