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Lenny Rachitsky answers a reader worried about layoffs by compiling advice from people who were recently laid off. The post walks through seven preparation steps, including documenting accomplishments, rebuilding your network, updating your resume, building savings, and not letting work define your identity. It is a practical, action-oriented checklist for protecting yourself before a layoff happens.
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- Document your accomplishments now, while details and memory are still fresh and accessible.
- Keep your network warm before you need it, since networking is far harder once you're job hunting.
- Update your resume and LinkedIn profile proactively, and seek feedback from trusted peers.
- Build savings runway by tracking spending and cutting unnecessary subscriptions.
- Use layoff anxiety as a chance to reflect on identity beyond work and explore alternative career paths.
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