I was reading the news this morning, and it struck me just how much of the conversation around layoffs is about numbers. Big, loud numbers. Layoff percentages, stock […]
The Lie We Tell Ourselves: 'I'll Have Something By Then'
There's a particular form of magical thinking that kicks in the moment we lose our jobs. We do the math on our severance or savings, divide by monthly […]
The Perfect Storm: What 46,000 Job Cuts Tell Us About Working After 50
I've been watching the news this week, and honestly, it's been a bit unnerving. When you see headlines about layoffs, you might think it's just the usual January […]
Tech Turbulence: Navigating Vanishing Jobs and Your Next Chapter Over 50
Elon Musk's moves remind us: tech jobs can vanish overnight 🚀💥. If you're over 50 facing layoffs or eyeing retirement, pivot with purpose! What's your next chapter? The […]
Finding Your Way Back Home: A Personal Journey of Rediscovery After 50
I wrote a book. There, I said it. And honestly, I still can't quite believe those words are coming out of my mouth. Coming Home After 50: A […]
Reflections on Six Months After Job Loss: What the Camera Can’t Show
Six months. It’s long enough for people to stop asking “How are you holding up?” and start expecting you to have moved on. Long enough for well-meaning friends […]
When Your Job Isn’t Just Gone—It’s Your Identity: Coping with Job Loss After 50
Losing your job after 50 isn’t just about a missing paycheck—it’s an identity crisis. When your title has been your answer to “what do you do?” for decades, its loss shakes your sense of purpose, confidence, and connection. In this post, we explore the honest, often invisible struggles of job loss later in life—and what it really takes to rebuild, from the ground up.