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What's Next: Surviving and Thriving Through Unemployment

What's Next: Surviving and Thriving Through Unemployment

Update: 2025-07-15
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In this solo episode of What's Next?, host Lacey gets real about one of the most stressful and isolating moments in any career: unemployment. Whether you've just been laid off, are between gigs, or considering a pivot, Lacey shares 5 actionable tips to help you navigate the uncertainty. 

From finding a bridge job that pays the bills, to figuring out balance the budget, to the underrated importance of finding your people - this episode is equal parts pep talk, strategy session, and personal storytime. 

If you're in your "unemployed era" (or just want to be prepared for when life gets messy), this one's for you. 

Highlights:

-Celebrating 30 Episodes

- Launching a Substack

- Topic of the Day: Unemployment

- Tip 1: Get a Bridge Job

- Tip 2: Be Smart with Money

- Tip 3: Networking Over Cold Applying

- Tip 4: Find Your People

- Tip 5: Let Go of Shame

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Substack - https://substack.com/@laceydikkers

Founder of Rhize episode - https://pod.link/1715368900/episode/f78c69ab4034642a1b521bfe062f126a



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What's Next: Surviving and Thriving Through Unemployment

What's Next: Surviving and Thriving Through Unemployment

Lacey Dikkers