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Layoff Survival Guides

Practical, no-fluff guides on what to do immediately after a layoff — severance, unemployment, health insurance, and making your money last.

Essential guides
What to Do in the First 48 Hours After a Layoff
The exact sequence of actions that protect your money and rights — before you sign anything.
How to Negotiate Severance Pay (And Actually Get More)
Most people never ask. Here's how to do it professionally without burning bridges.
How Long Will Your Money Last After a Layoff?
The exact formula to calculate your real runway — including unemployment and COBRA.
COBRA vs ACA After a Layoff: Which Is Cheaper?
COBRA is almost never the best option. Here's how to compare and decide in 10 minutes.
Unemployment Benefits by State: Full 2026 Guide
Every state's maximum weekly benefit, duration, waiting period, and how to file.

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Company layoff guides
Amazon Layoffs 2026: Severance & What to Do
30,000+ cuts. Real severance terms, WARN Act status, RSU situation.
Google Layoffs 2026: Severance & What to Do
Alphabet restructuring details, severance terms, and equity treatment.
Meta Layoffs 2026: Severance & What to Do
Year of efficiency cuts — reported terms and next steps for affected employees.
Microsoft Layoffs 2026: Severance & What to Do
Xbox, Azure, and corporate cuts — what the package looks like and what to ask for more.
Salesforce Layoffs 2026: Severance & What to Do
8,000+ cuts. Above-average severance terms and RSU situation explained.
Cisco Layoffs 2026: Severance & What to Do
21,000+ cuts including Splunk. One of the most generous packages in enterprise tech.

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