Have you been laid off? It sucks and it’s never fun. In this episode we tackle the difficult questions. Like... what do I do now?

Did I do something wrong?

Do I give up my dream because this job was financing my side hustle?

How do I know what to do next?

All valid questions that Astrid answers on this episode as you navigate your new reality. It is important to keep your mental health in mind. Which is why Astrid suggest taking time to write yourself a Thank You Letter for all your hard work. Acknowledge and validate your feelings and emotions. It is ok to feel scared, angry and panicked. We all get used to routines. Especially, if this job is one you’ve had for a long time. It will feel like you are grieving a past time in your life. You will feel unappreciated and start wondering if you did something wrong. Seeing they are hiring others while they decided to lay you off may cause you to question if it had something to do with you. While there are some unlawful practices followed by employers, it’s important to listen to your intuition and seek legal counsel if you truly believe you were laid off for an illegal reason.

In this episode Astrid also discusses being resourceful, reducing expenses, and seeking creative job opportunities that will help keep your dreams in focus. Tips are provided on ways you can monetize what you are already doing as a writer and/or bookstagrammer. Also a kind reminder that these things happen to everyone and doesn’t always have to be taken as a personal jab. You are not a failure because you’ve been laid off. You will jump back on your feet; this is only a temporary set back.

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