You Lost Your Job. Now What?
If you’ve ever tied your worth to your job title… you know the silence that follows a layoff hits harder than the actual news.
Mine came fast. One minute I had a calendar full of calls. The next, silence and 30 days of insurance.
But here’s what no one told me:
That fog you feel after being let go?
It’s crowded with people just like us. Tired. Brilliant. Quietly rebuilding.
Inside that fog, I learned something I didn’t expect.
This wasn’t the end. It was a reintroduction to who I really am.
“You are not your job title. You never were.”
Ask yourself this:
What part of you got buried under a title you never loved anyway?
That’s who you’re bringing forward now.
Let’s walk through what’s really going on in the world of work and what that means for your next move.
Layoffs Are Rising. But So Are New Doors
Here's the hard truth:
Microsoft. BioNTech. Morrisons. Lido. Thousands of people let go.
Entire sectors reshuffling.
But here’s the part that rarely makes the headlines:
Healthcare added over 55,000 new jobs this month.
Logistics and skilled trades? Growing fast.
AI is hiring faster than ever.
The question isn’t “Is there work?”
It’s “How do you reposition what you already know to step into what’s next?”
🎯 Transferable skills are the key.
Project management. Communication. Analysis.
The skills you take for granted are exactly what other industries are trying to hire for.
Thinking, “I don’t have the experience?”
You don’t need it. But what you need is positioning.
💼 Salary Shifts: Who’s Getting Paid, and Why
Most companies are budgeting 3.5% raises for 2025. Lower than last year, but still above average.
But it’s not about averages. It’s about where you land.
Government, engineering, science? Seeing 4–4.5% gains.
Retail and customer service? Flat.
AI? They're throwing money like it’s crypto in 2021.
If you’re not in a high-growth sector, you need to be in a high-leverage position.
💰 Want to get paid more?
Know your numbers (Glassdoor, Payscale, Salary.com)
Speak to outcomes, not effort
Practice your pitch (out loud. yes, actually)
If you’re afraid to ask for what you’re worth, someone else will get paid what you didn’t.
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🚀 Executive Shake-Ups That Show Us Exactly What Not to Do
Atlassian laid off 150+ people… via pre-recorded video.
No warning. Locked out of systems.
And the same day? The CEO’s $75M private jet hit the news.
Leadership tone-deafness is a culture killer.
These aren’t just headlines. They’re case studies in how not to lead.
Leadership isn’t how you show up when things are going well.
It’s how you move when things get hard, people are watching, and the team needs truth.
🔍 Feeling Lost? Start Your Job Search Like This
If your job search strategy feels like wandering a maze blindfolded…
That’s not your fault. It’s the system.
Let’s fix that:
Target growth industries (healthcare, AI, skilled trades)!
Use niche tools (like Hacker News “Who’s Hiring?” or curated LinkedIn groups)!
Stop applying everywhere. Start tailoring and asking better questions.
Your next job isn’t just a “role.”
It’s a reset. Treat it like a strategic move—not a scramble.
❓ How Did You Find Your Way Back?
I’ll go first.
I found mine in the quiet moments after losing what I thought defined me.
I stopped spinning. I sat with it.
And then I asked: “Who do I want to be now that I don’t owe anyone a title?”
That’s when it started to shift.
Now I want to hear from you:
What pulled you back when you thought you had nothing left?
Was it a book? A person? A random post that hit too hard?
Hit reply and share it.
Your story could be the nudge someone else needs this week.
This Week’s Recap (Your Working-World Decoder Ring)
Layoffs keep rolling – Microsoft, Lido, BioNTech. No one’s insulated.
Hiring is strong—if you pivot smart – 87% of employers plan fall hiring.
Salaries are growing—but not evenly – Know your worth and the market.
Execs under fire – Employees want leadership with a backbone.
Your job search needs focus – Spray-and-pray is dead. Strategy wins.
Final Thought: From Let Go to Let’s Go
You didn’t get dropped. You got redirected.
And the next version of you? They are not rebuilding. They are reclaiming.
This week might’ve been heavy.
But if you’re reading this? You’re still in motion. You’re still here. And that means there’s more for you.
Here’s your next step:
👉 Hit reply. Tell me what helped you find your footing again.
Whether it was a layoff, a life shift, or a moment when the silence got too loud ~ your story could help someone else breathe easier.
We don't gatekeep healing over here.
xoxo 💜
—Jackye