Name: Take Some Time To Reflect
Uploaded: 2026-01-04T12:22:44+00:00
Duration: 4 min 27 s
Description: We wrap up by reframing layoffs as a rare opportunity to pause, reflect, and intentionally design the next chapter of yo

Take Some Time To Reflect

We wrap up by reframing layoffs as a rare opportunity to pause, reflect, and intentionally design the next chapter of your career. Here are the core points from the lesson:

- A layoff often comes with severance and time, which is an incredibly valuable resource that gives you space to step off the hamster wheel and think clearly.
- Taking days or even weeks to reflect is worthwhile, since deep self-introspection about career direction, values, and long-term goals is difficult but high leverage.
- Being laid off can surface important questions you may have ignored while grinding, including whether you enjoy your role, your function, or even the tech industry at all.
- Boredom and distance from day-to-day work can spark creativity, learning, and exploration that are nearly impossible when you’re constantly shipping and firefighting.
- With persistence, reflection, and conversations with trusted people, a layoff can become a pivot point that leads to a more aligned, fulfilling next step—even if that path looks very different than before.

We wrap up by reframing layoffs as a rare opportunity to pause, reflect, and intentionally design the next chapter of yo