The best thing to do in your career is invest in your relationships and network. After my last post about getting laid off blew up I had over a dozen people reach out with opportunities I’m following up on that I’m incredibly grateful for. There’s a good quote out there:

So, I got laid off again… This time it was the week before Christmas, last time it was a week into paternity leave. Both great timing, I know. Last time I didn’t feel like writing about it since it was a swirl of emotions with a new baby in the house and the first time I had been laid off in my career, 13 years in at that point. But this time I’m ready to get it out in a post that’s cathartic for me to write and something you might relate to. If you don’t relate now, I hope it stays that way. Hopefully this post will give you a bit of perspective if you ever do unexpectedly lose your job.