Episode 16: When the Layoff Comes

About this episode

Eric shares his personal experience with layoffs and offers practical advice for navigating the challenges that come with it.

Getting laid off is hard. It can shake your confidence, your routines, and your sense of direction. But it doesn’t have to define you. In this solo episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric shares his own experience with being laid off including: what helped, what didn’t, and what he wishes he’d known earlier. He also rounds up the most practical, compassionate advice from others who’ve been through it: from job hunting strategies to mental health tools to rebuilding momentum in your career and personal life. If you’re currently navigating a layoff, or want to be ready in case you ever have to, this episode is for you. Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Join our: Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org Chapters…

People in this episode

Host: Eric Hendricks

Topics covered

• layoffs
• career advice
• mental health
• job hunting
• personal growth

Keywords

• layoff
• job hunting
• mental health
• career
• advice

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