There’s been lots of news lately about layoffs, particularly at tech companies and startups. We know firsthand and through personal experience how difficult layoffs can be—especially at scale, and especially when they’re sudden. (You can read more on that in this note from our Founder & CEO, Dave Fano.)

Whether or not you anticipated losing your job, it can result in a whirlwind of emotions: shock, grief, relief, exhaustion, shame, fear of not knowing what’s next. It’s normal to experience a wide range of feelings, and it’s ok—important, really—to take time to pause, reflect, and grieve if needed.

This is your reminder if you got laid off that it’s going to be ok. Lots of places are still hiring right now; you’re going to find a new job soon—and one that excites you.

More than anything, know that you’re not alone in this. We’re here to offer support as you begin your job search and to help guide you through every bit of the process, and to curate resources that we hope will help you in this next chapter.

That's why we've created this layoff playbook to be a living, breathing document that we edit over time. We’d love for this to be as collaborative and comprehensive as possible, so if you know of any resources you’d suggest we add, let us know; feedback is always welcomed.

Best of luck with this transition. We’re rooting for you.