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?