For the people who got laid off. Before the last day, Need to sure to do these 6 things:
- Download at least 2 paystubs. You never know when you're going to need these.
- Save copies of your work (assuming this doesn't break any confidentiality rules).
- Write recommendations for your favorite colleagues, and request that they write one for you in return.
- Draft the goodbye message, don't just disappear. Close the chapter meaningfully and take note of all of the connections you made.
- Make a list of your day-to-day responsibilities and how they contributed to company goals. (This comes in handy for interview prep and resume updates.)
- Feel your feelings. It's more than okay to grieve the end of a chapter!