Layoffs aren't personal, but the impact always is

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Layoffs aren’t personal.

But the impact always is.

Two weeks ago, my company announced layoffs.

And while I wasn’t directly impacted, many friends and teammates - people I deeply respect - were.

Here’s what I want to say to them (and to anyone navigating the emotional whiplash of corporate life right now):

💔 You are allowed to grieve.
💪 You are allowed to rage.
🌱 And you are allowed to take this as the catalyst you didn’t ask for but might someday be grateful for.

Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this:

Stability is an illusion.

The only constant is you - your values, your vision, your boundaries.

And speaking of boundaries…

⚠️ If you’re being laid off, know this:

Severance packages can and should be negotiated.

Don’t just sign, consult a professional.

This is not the time to “be grateful.”

It’s the time to advocate for yourself.

You don’t owe anyone your peace, your health, or your weekends in exchange for a paycheck.

What you do owe yourself?

✨ Rest before the rebuild.
✨ Self-trust before the strategy.
✨ A future that feels like freedom, not just “success” on paper.

To everyone affected, reach out.

I’ll advocate for you, serve as a reference for your Next Play, and connect you to my network.

And to everyone watching from the sidelines: don’t wait for a layoff to start prioritizing yourself.

Put yourself first. Always.

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