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What should someone do when they're laid off? (programming.dev)
submitted 1 year ago by JackbyDev@programming.dev to c/ask_experienced_devs@programming.dev
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US, Georgia if it matters.

I just got laid off. Oof. Am I missing anything? I've never been laid off or fired before so it's all new to me. Just sanity checking myself.

  1. Tomorrow I'm going to write down all my job responsibilities before I forget them. For updating my resume.
  2. Figure out how to file for unemployment.
  3. Figure out what I need for COBRA benefits.
  4. Print and sign my separation agreement.
  5. Ensure I have access to my paystubs.

The obvious thing being to start applying for new jobs lol.

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[โ€“] jjjalljs@ttrpg.network 1 points 10 months ago

Well this is a four month old post. Did you end up okay?

When I got laid off I made sure to update my LinkedIn. Got some people to write me endorsements.

[โ€“] JackbyDev@programming.dev 1 points 10 months ago

COBRA benefits can last up to something like 18 months. I got confused with my serversnce package. I believed the three months mentioned was all I could use. It was all my company paid for but I can keep paying myself.