Bounce Back - redundancy time

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Bounce Back - redundancy time

  • Take a breath and take off a week and plan your next journey
  • Check all your spending and remove as many items as possible or renegotiate
  • pick up your TODO list and finish these items while starting to apply for roles
  • Upskill or reskill to get your next position
  • Do not splurge your redundancy payment
  • Get your CV, online profile, and interview readiness current and polished

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