How did you make money after your layoff?
The next Laid Off trend report is all about side hustles and making ends meet.
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I’m working on the next Laid Off trend report and I want to know… how are you actually making money after losing your job?
The survey is all about how people make ends meet after a layoff, whether that means: side hustles and freelance work, unemployment, support from loved ones, selling stuff (from plasma or eggs to clothes and content), starting something new, or just trying to piece it together.
These trend reports help illuminate the actual lived experiences and trends in the aftermath of a layoff, especially for those who lose jobs without warning, severance, or a real safety net.
If you do take it, thank you for being brave and cool. You can take it anonymously.
P.S. You may have noticed I’ve been on a bit of a mini hiatus. Thank you for your patience. I’m stoked to be back, am cooking up some good stuff, and can’t wait to share more stories and insights from a community I care deeply about.
I’m still trying to figure it out. It’s so fresh that I just don’t know yet.
After layoffs, people don’t just find jobs. They stitch together income through side hustles, support systems, and whatever actually keeps life moving