So You're Unemployed. Now What?: A Practical Guide to Surviving and Thriving After Layoff

You just lost your job. Now what?

Whether you saw it coming or were blindsided by a sudden layoff, unemployment can feel like a free fall—financially, emotionally, and professionally. So You're Unemployed. Now What? is the practical, supportive guide you need to navigate the storm and find your footing again.

Written by someone who’s been through layoffs twice, this book combines empathy with action. You’ll learn exactly what to do in your first week off—from filing for unemployment and updating your resume, to cutting costs without losing your mind. Then, you'll move through proven strategies for job hunting, gig work, freelancing, and even starting a business if that’s where your journey leads.

Inside you'll find:

• Step-by-step guidance for your first 7 days of unemployment

• Budgeting tools and emergency checklists

• How to write resumes and cover letters that actually get noticed

• Mental health tips, low-cost therapy resources, and survival routines

• Encouragement to help you stay motivated, even after rejection

Whether you’re job searching, pivoting careers, or just trying to survive the emotional rollercoaster, this book will help you not just bounce back—but bounce forward.

Because your story isn’t over. You’re just turning the page.