Have you been laid off? What was the experience like for you? Share your story, and find out what it was like for Marty Bodley, who lost his job as a technology product development manager six years ago. At worst, a layoff feels like the end of the world to the person who’s just lost his or her paycheck. At best, a layoff brings sweet relief: an end to a spirit-crushing job with an employer who didn’t appreciate you, and an opportunity to pursue a more satisfying career. For Marty Bodley, a technology product development manager-turned-entrepreneur, his job loss six years ago was a once in a lifetime chance to start his own company. Within weeks of losing his job and with $5,000, Bodley launched a startup in the business of designing and developing wireless headsets. In How to Create a Better Life After a Layoff, Bodley reveals what it was like to get laid off and explains how he started his company. Read his inspiring, timely story and share your own tips for surviving a layoff. Have you been laid off? How did you figure out what to do next? Related content opinion Career Advice: Parting Words By Meridith Levinson Apr 11, 2012 2 mins Careers opinion IT Salaries: 10 Cities Where IT Professionals Earn the Most IT staffing firm CyberCoders recently released its ranking of the 10 cities where IT salaries are highest. CIO.com compares this latest salary data with IT salary surveys from other sources. By Meridith Levinson Apr 03, 2012 3 mins Salaries IT Jobs Careers opinion How Project Managers Can Negotiate Higher Salaries The Project Management Institute's latest salary survey is chockfull of specific, reliable data that project managers can use to negotiate higher salaries. Here's an example of how they might use the data in their own salary negotiations. By Meridith Levinson Mar 21, 2012 3 mins Salaries Project Management Tools Careers opinion Why IT Managers Need to Address Skills Shortages in Their Organizations IT managers know that skills shortages in their organizations negatively impact business operations, yet—due to budget and time constraints—they do little to address IT skills gaps. Is there any way to fix this problem? By Meridith Levinson Mar 16, 2012 3 mins IT Skills Careers IT Leadership Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe