https://jobweb.io/tags/severance/ Recent content in Severance on JobWeb Hugo en-us Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://jobweb.io/blog/the-layoff-playbook/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://jobweb.io/blog/the-layoff-playbook/ <h2 id="your-first-30-days">Your first 30 days.</h2> <p>Getting laid off is disorienting. Having a plan for the first month makes the difference between spinning out and landing on your feet.</p> <p>The first thing a layoff takes from you isn&rsquo;t the paycheck. It&rsquo;s the structure. The calendar clears, the Slack goes quiet, and suddenly every hour is unscheduled. For most people, that&rsquo;s the hardest part to navigate.</p> <p>This is a practical guide for the first 30 days. Not motivational advice. Just the things to do, roughly in order, so you&rsquo;re making progress instead of just feeling busy.</p>