How to Handle a Layoff

In this episode of How to Handle Anything, we talk layoffs. During this episode Sara shares what it really looks like to navigate a layoff—from the initial shock to the weeks and months that follow. Having been laid off four times herself, she offers both practical tools and mindset shifts to help you move through job loss in a way that keeps you grounded, supported, and moving forward. We discuss… How to handle the first 24 hours after a layoff, including practical steps to regain a sense of control The emotional impact of job loss and how to avoid spiraling into self-blame or shame How to structure your days during a job search to stay balanced and avoid burnout The importance of community, connection, and having an “ensemble” to support you Mindset tools like journaling, perspective-taking, and cognitive restructuring to shift negative thinking How to assess your financial situation, reduce anxiety, and make informed decisions about your next steps A bit about Sara… Sara Perelli-Minetti founded Hellos & Goodbyes to help people negotiate stronger job offers, raises, and severance packages. Her own experiences with severance and offers combined with years in Corporate HR make her incredibly passionate about helping people get what they're worth. Prior to starting Hellos & Goodbyes, Sara held a variety of roles at F100 companies like Capital One and Wayfair and was Head of People at a venture-backed startup. She's also trained as a Co-Active coach. Sara lives in Reston, VA with her family. If you enjoyed this episode, or found something inspiring or useful in it, share it with others, so they can enjoy it too! This conversation is part of How to Handle Anything my ongoing interview series with people about how they’ve handled uncertainty, change, and unexpected moments with more ease, flexibility, and humor. To receive bonus content, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lifeimprovised.substack.com/subscribe