Bouncing Back After a Layoff or Two with Ashley Barnhart
In This Episode…
Being laid off right before the Holiday season (2:19)
The emotional impact of a layoff (both the employee and their co-workers that remain) 8:02
Navigating the aftermath of a layoff (10:32)
How the Adult Struggles podcast was born (12:19)
Something for those who want to start a podcast (15:32)
Loneliness is an epidemic and the difficulties of adult friendships (19:21)
Grief that comes from the loss of a job takes shape in many forms (23:44)
Being laid off AGAIN, and how it was different the second time around (29:44)
Key Points
Friends don't let friends adult alone.
Be intentional about your friendships -- it takes effort to maintain them by both parties.
Grief that comes from the loss of a job takes shape in many forms that affect not only the person let go, but also those who left behind.
When you can lead the lifestyle you want and support your happiness, that's success.
A lot of good can come from losing your job; it just depends on what you do and your attitude. It can be entrepreneurial fuel, because you can get more creative with the extra time you have.
Connect
Ashley Barnhart, Marketing Professional, Blogger, Podcaster
Resources
Ashley's blog about her layoff experience: https://adultstruggles.com/2018/11/09/lies-after-layoff/
Ashley's podcast about exploring the city and making new friends: https://adultstruggles.com/2019/06/25/exploring-your-city-making-friends/
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