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Laid Off During COVID-19... Now What?!

August 11, 2020 • Jackie Ducci • Episode 5

005 – Laid Off During COVID-19? Now What?!

It's been 5 months since the pandemic has turned our world upside-down. In a flash, we went from a booming economy that felt unstoppable to one of staggeringly high unemployment. Businesses of all sizes and across many industries have been crippled, or forced to close altogether. And unfortunately, millions of capable, loyal people have lost their jobs as a result.

It has been a scary time, to say the least. But how we respond to the situation at hand will have a tremendous impact on how we come out of it (and how we fare once we're on the other side). Mindset, motivation, and being intentional about our actions can make all the difference between floundering for the foreseeable future vs. landing on our feet sooner than later.

In this episode, we're speaking with Marisa Galdi. Despite being a dedicated, superstar employee with a tenure of nearly 15 years with the same company (!), Marisa was caught up in COVID-19 layoffs in May of 2020. Throughout the whole ordeal, she has been navigating the terrible situation with grace, poise, and grit. She walks us through how on earth she's managed to do that, and shares her best tips for those who are also displaced, struggling, and looking to better their own situations.

If your job security been impacted by the pandemic in any way, shape, or form, this is an interview you won't want to miss.

Guest Contact Info:
Marisa Galdi
Learning & Development professional
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisagaldi/
mgaldi@gmail.com