Breaking Up with Your Job: Lessons from Layoffs

Summary

In this episode, Mollie and Claire discuss the emotional toll and challenges of being laid off or fired from a job. They share personal stories about their own experiences of being laid off, the self-doubt and negative thoughts that followed, and the process of finding new jobs. The conversation highlights the importance of maintaining relationships with colleagues, as those connections can lead to future opportunities. They also provide advice on coping strategies, such as taking temporary jobs for financial stability, being positive during the job search, and not beating oneself up over circumstances beyond one's control. This episode aims to offer a candid discussion about the difficulties of job loss and the resilience required to bounce back.

Show notes

(00:53) - Getting Fired or Laid Off

Mollie and Claire discuss the emotional impact of being fired or laid off, sharing their personal experiences and the self-doubt and negative thoughts that followed.

(12:35) - Coping Strategies

They talk about strategies for coping with job loss, such as taking temporary jobs for financial stability, maintaining a positive mindset during the job search, and not beating oneself up over circumstances beyond one's control.

(27:17) - The Importance of Relationships

Mollie and Claire highlight the importance of maintaining relationships with colleagues, as those connections can lead to future opportunities and support during difficult times.

(39:10) - Advice and Reflections

They offer advice on how companies can handle layoffs more empathetically and transparently, and reflect on the lessons learned from their experiences of job loss and the resilience required to bounce back.