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The Layoff Podcast with Fexingo: Severance, Job Loss, and Bouncing Back from Termination

The Layoff Podcast with Fexingo: Severance, Job Loss, and Bouncing Back from Termination

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Lucas and Luna sit down at a small kitchen table to talk about what happens after the severance check clears. This is not a job-search strategy show or a motivational monologue. Each episode examines a real termination story—from mass layoffs at tech giants to quiet firings at midsize firms—and walks through the legal, financial, and emotional mechanics of the exit. Lucas brings the numbers: COBRA costs, unemployment benefit formulas, severance negotiation leverage points, non-compete enforcement trends. Luna focuses on the human side: how people rebuild their professional identity, when to update LinkedIn, what to say in interviews about being let go. They avoid toxic positivity and corporate euphemisms. Instead, they ask: what does a good severance package actually look like in 2024? How do you decide whether to sign the separation agreement or hold out for a better deal? And when the termination stings most—after years of loyalty—how do you talk to yourself the next morning? #Severance #JobLoss #Termination #Layoffs #EmploymentLaw #Unemployment #COBRA #NonCompete #SeparationAgreement #CareerResilience #JobSearch #SeveranceNegotiation #WorkplaceRights #EmployeeRights #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #TheLayoffPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo© 2026 Fexingo. All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • Why Your Next Employer Will Check Your LinkedIn Activity

    Why Your Next Employer Will Check Your LinkedIn Activity
    Oct 13 2026
    Most professionals treat their digital footprint as a passive byproduct of work, but in October 2026, that assumption is becoming a liability. This episode examines the rising trend of behavioral background checks, where hiring managers and automated systems analyze public posts, comments, and even silent profile updates to gauge cultural fit before an interview ever happens. We look at how the shift from resume-based screening to social-credibility scoring impacts career pivots after a layoff. Lucas and Luna break down the specific signals recruiters are watching for, from controversial industry takes to inconsistent networking patterns, and offer concrete steps to audit your own digital presence. If you are navigating job loss right now, understanding how your online activity is being interpreted is not about censorship; it is about clarity. You will learn how to align your public narrative with your professional goals without turning your social media into a corporate mouthpiece. #DigitalReputation #CareerStrategy #LayoffRecovery #BackgroundChecks #LinkedInAudit #HiringTrends #PersonalBranding #JobSearchTips #ProfessionalIdentity #SocialMediaPrivacy #RecruitingData #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerPivot #EmploymentLaw #CorporateCulture #JobSeekersGuide #TechCareers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    11 mins
  • The Layoff Email Trap And How To Respond

    The Layoff Email Trap And How To Respond
    Oct 13 2026
    Most people treat the termination email as a final receipt, but it is actually the opening move in a negotiation. We break down the specific legal and strategic traps hidden in standard severance language, focusing on the critical difference between an offer and a contract. Using recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing record voluntary turnover in Q3 2026, we explore why accepting your first severance package is often a costly mistake. Lucas and Luna dissect the exact clauses to watch for, including non-disparagement waivers and IP assignments, and provide a step-by-step framework for responding without burning bridges. This episode gives you the concrete language to use when asking for extended health coverage or outplacement services, turning a moment of professional vulnerability into a structured transition. #LayoffStrategy #SeveranceNegotiation #CareerPivot #HRLaw #EmploymentContracts #JobLossRecovery #ProfessionalIdentity #BusinessCareers #ExitInterviews #Compensation #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CorporateLayoffs #HumanResources #CareerAdvice #FinancialPlanning #WorkplaceRights #TerminationProcess Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 mins
  • Why Your Network Matters More Than Your Resume After a Layoff

    Why Your Network Matters More Than Your Resume After a Layoff
    Oct 12 2026
    Most people treat their network as a rolodex, but data from LinkedIn and the Federal Reserve shows that weak ties are the actual mechanism for reemployment. We examine the specific math of how information flows through professional circles versus direct applications. This episode looks at why sending two hundred resumes yields fewer interviews than having three former colleagues make one introduction. We break down the structural advantage of social capital over application volume. #CareerPivot #LayoffRecovery #ProfessionalNetwork #WeakTies #JobSearchStrategy #NetworkingTips #CareerAdvice #SeverancePlanning #EmploymentMarket #SocialCapital #ResumeMyths #InterviewPrep #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #CareersShow #JobLossSupport #WorkplaceTransition #HiddenJobs Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 mins
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