How to Build a Career Safety Net After 40

In episode 28 of Mid-Career Moves, Lucas and Luna explore the concept of a career safety net — not an emergency fund, but a professional infrastructure that insulates you from layoffs and downturns. They break down the three-legged stool approach: a strong internal reputation, a diverse external network, and a portable skill stack. Lucas shares how a marketing director at PepsiCo avoided a RIF by having sponsors in three different divisions, and Luna explains why a project manager at JPMorgan used her alumni network to land a new role in three weeks after a reorg. They also discuss the difference between a safety net and a golden handcuffs trap. Practical, specific, and timely for mid-2026. #CareerSafetyNet #MidCareerStrategy #LayoffProof #JobSecurity #Networking #PortableSkills #InternalMobility #AlumniNetwork #PepsiCo #JPMorgan #CareerPlanning #Reinvention #RiskManagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #PodcastEpisode Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo