The Reboot Era
Layoffs. Burnout. Reinvention. Welcome to the messy middle of career change — and the community that's not afraid to talk about it.
Hosted by Dray Jankowski, a former tech program manager laid off in 2025, The Reboot Era is part unfiltered storytelling, part emotional support group, and part career comeback plan. Through weekly solo episodes and candid guest interviews, we explore what it really means to rebuild your life — professionally, emotionally, and financially.
We’re not here to sell you hope. We’re here to tell the truth — with humor, heart, and a little chaos.
Each episode dives into one of our seven pillars:
• Layoffs & Unemployment
• Motivation & Momentum
• Strategy & Income
• Redirection & Reinvention
• Mental Health & Renewal
• Closure & Reflection
• Identity & Calling
If you’ve ever screamed into a throw pillow after reading a rejection email — this is your place.
🎧 New episodes every week.
💬 Got a story of your own? Come tell it. This isn’t just my era — it’s ours!
The Reboot Era
The Return of The Reboot Era
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Season two of The Reboot Era is officially here.
In this kickoff episode, I reflects on everything that’s happened since season one ended — landing a new job, navigating a completely new company, dealing with the emotional whiplash of another layoff announcement, and realizing that being “back to work” doesn’t mean the fear goes away.
This episode sets the tone for season two:
- Why layoffs aren’t going anywhere
- How being rehired doesn’t erase trauma
- The importance of financial cushions and community
- Fighting for people from inside the system
- What it really feels like to rebuild… again
Season two will feature returning guests from season one, new voices, and unfiltered conversations about work, leadership, hiring, firing, and everything in between.
🎁 JobHire.ai Giveaway – Official Details
50 free one-month JobHire.ai trials over the course of five weeks (10 PER WEEK).
🗓️ Giveaway Timeline
- Start: January 14, 2026 End: February 17, 2026
- Entries open every Wednesday w/ new Podcast episode and close the following Monday at 11:59 PM PST
- Winners announced every Tuesday
✅ How to Enter (Required)
To enter the weekly drawing, you must complete all of the following:
- Follow JobHire.ai on LinkedIn
- Follow or connect with Dray Jankowski on LinkedIn
- Send Dray a LinkedIn message stating you are entering the giveaway and include:
- The usernames/handles of any social platforms you followed (for entry tracking)
⭐ Bonus Entries (Optional)
You can earn additional entries by following more accounts.
Each additional follow = one extra entry.
- Follow JobHire.ai on TikTok
- Follow JobHire.ai on Instagram
- Follow Dray Jankowski on YouTube
- Follow Dray Jankowski on TikTok
Be sure to include the usernames for these follows in your LinkedIn message to receive credit!
50 winners total. One free JobHire.ai month per person. One-time use. Valid
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Everything shared on this podcast is based on personal experience and opinion. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no content should be considered professional, legal, or career advice. Any mention of companies, products, or individuals is done in a personal capacity and does not represent the views or endorsements of those organizations or people. If a sponsorship or paid partnership is ever included, it will be clearly disclosed during the episode.
