About LaidOffLaunch
Helping you navigate your career transition
Our Mission
When you're laid off, you're suddenly faced with a mountain of questions and decisions. Where do you file for unemployment? How do you handle health insurance? What do you say in interviews? How do you stay sane through it all?
LaidOffLaunch exists to answer those questions. We've created the resource we wish existed when we went through layoffs ourselves—a comprehensive, friendly, no-BS guide to navigating career transitions.
What We Believe
- Layoffs aren't personal failures. They're business decisions that happen to good people every day.
- Information should be free. You shouldn't have to pay hundreds of dollars for basic guidance on filing unemployment or negotiating severance.
- Practical beats theoretical. We focus on actionable steps, not vague career advice.
- Mental health matters. Job loss affects your whole life, not just your bank account.
Our Content Standards
Every piece of content on LaidOffLaunch is:
- Researched - We verify facts and cite sources
- Updated - Laws and benefits change; we keep our guides current
- Reviewed - Our content is reviewed by HR professionals, career coaches, and employment attorneys where applicable
- Practical - We include specific steps, templates, and tools you can use immediately
How We're Funded
LaidOffLaunch is an independent publication. We may earn money through:
- Display advertising
- Affiliate partnerships with services we genuinely recommend
- Sponsored content (always clearly labeled)
- Premium templates and resources
We never let advertising influence our recommendations. If we recommend something, it's because we believe it's genuinely helpful.
Contact Us
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