{"product_id":"layoff-survival-guide-what-to-do-before-during-and-after-job-loss-9798196326592","title":"Layoff Survival Guide: What to Do Before, During, and After Job Loss","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jose Valladares\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Careers - Job Hunting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe calm, complete guide to surviving a layoff - before, during, and after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost books about job loss are written for one moment: the day after. This one starts earlier and stays longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLayoff Survival Guide\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical reference for any working adult facing a possible layoff, going through one right now, or rebuilding after one. It's organized in three parts - Before, During, and After - so you can read it in advance and prepare, or open it the night you get the news and find what you need first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a calm, plainspoken voice, this book treats you as an adult who can handle real information. No motivational fluff. No fear-mongering. Just the practical knowledge most people wish they'd had earlier - financial runway math, severance package walkthroughs, negotiation scripts, health insurance decision trees, unemployment filing checklists, networking templates that don't feel like begging, interview answers that explain a layoff cleanly, and an honest treatment of the emotional side most career books skip.\u003c\/p\u003eWhat's inside\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e22 chapters\u003c\/b\u003e covering every stage of the layoff arc, from reading the early warning signals through evaluating the next offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e9 appendices\u003c\/b\u003e with copy-ready scripts, email templates, worksheets, decision flowcharts, a 30\/60\/90-day action plan, a job search tracker, a layoff budget worksheet, an interview answer bank, and a list of official resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn \"Emergency First Steps\" action card\u003c\/b\u003e in the front matter for readers who need help tonight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA dedicated chapter on special situations\u003c\/b\u003e for remote workers, contractors, part-time and hourly workers, visa-dependent workers, union members, older workers, caregivers on leave, workers managing medical conditions, near-retirement workers, and managers laid off alongside their teams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePractical legal orientation\u003c\/b\u003e on severance agreements, OWBPA review periods, the WARN Act, COBRA, ACA marketplace coverage, unemployment eligibility, non-competes, equity treatment at termination, and discrimination protections - written as a starting point for conversations with qualified professionals, not as legal advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Topic Guide\u003c\/b\u003e for fast lookup, plus a Glossary of the key terms used throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Who this book is for\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkers who are reading the signals and want to prepare while there's still time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who was laid off recently and needs a calm, complete reference for the days, weeks, and months ahead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManagers and HR partners who want to understand what good severance support looks like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpouses, partners, family members, and friends supporting someone through a layoff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"You have more time than you feel like you do. Slow down. Read on.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47892825669783,"sku":"9798196326592","price":1824.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798196326592.webp?v=1781189240","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/layoff-survival-guide-what-to-do-before-during-and-after-job-loss-9798196326592","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}