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Reflect, Energize, and Embrace Change After Layoffs

1/8/2026

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  • Sarah Ellis, co-founder of Squiggly Careers, advises reflecting on the past year before starting a job search.
  • She emphasizes understanding what energizes or drains you to guide a career change.
  • Small steps toward a career change, such as volunteering or bridging roles, can be effective.
  • Kristina, laid off after ten years, urges not to internalize shame because layoffs are often not personal.