Being made redundant isn't just losing a pay cheque, it's being told you're no longer part of the tribe. And when your identity is tied to your work, that hits hard.

In this episode, Hannah responds to a listener who was recently made redundant, loved her job, is now terrified of falling behind in an AI-disrupted market, and is completely frozen when it comes to networking. Hannah breaks down exactly why this happens, and gives you a no-fluff framework to move through it — without white-knuckling it back to the market before you're ready.

In this episode, Hannah covers:

- Why redundancy can feel genuinely traumatic (and why that's not dramatic) - The grieving process and why skipping it will cost you later - How to tackle "the ick" around reaching out to your network - The "weak ties" research that proves your second-degree network is your biggest asset right now - Why you don't need to ask anyone for a job — and what to say instead - The small goals strategy that builds momentum without overwhelming you - How to use every networking conversation as live AI research

Timestamps:

00:55 — Today's listener question 02:00 — Why redundancy hits so hard (it's not just a job, it's identity) 03:15 — Step 1: Give yourself permission to grieve and how to do it without spiralling 04:50 — Step 2: The "ick" around networking and why it's not what you think 06:30 — Step 3: Set tiny, achievable goals and actually reward yourself 07:30 — Step 4: Use your networking conversations as live AI market research

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