Life after Layoff - 2 month update

Figuring out what to do after a layoff can be overwhelming. 2 months ago, I was laid off from a job for the first time in 20 years of working, and this is my story of navigating what comes next. I am trying to figure out the answers to the questions:

Can I actually survive on unemployment?
What does the tech job market actually look like?

This is a transparent look at my personal finance situation with my job search statistics so far and the unemployment budget I'm using to get through this period. It’s my plan for the future, including how I'm building side hustles to make money online. If you're going through a similar experience, especially a tech layoff or just want to see a real-world journey of life after a layoff, I hope my story can help.

NOTE:
I was laid off in APRIL 2025    • I got LAID OFF from my 6 figure glorified ...  
This is the 2 month update filmed in JUNE 2025. (trying to get better at editing here)


Chapters:
00:00 [ Intro ]
00:35 [ Update on my former company ]
02:07 [ How my first interview went ]
03:57 [ Job hunting stats, everyone loves sankey diagrams ]
06:57 [ Unemployment budget ]
10:23 [ Side hustle ideas ]
13:21 [ Tips on staying sane while unemployed ]


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