Linked – How you can help others right now

This is a good reminder of how we can all help anyone dealing with layoffs, job stress, anxiety, etc.

After I was laid off in 2023, one of the best things I had going for me was my network. There were people who connected me with people, offered to chat, texted me to check in, etc. Only one of those connections led to me getting a new position, but they were all important in one significant way: They reminded me that I had not lost value as a human just because I lost a job.

When Rachel says this in the article below, it reminds us that we can all spare 15-30 minutes to chat over coffee, even with people we don’t know very well, because it reaffirms that they are human beings.

When someone who has lost their job in one of the career tracks decimated by this administration gets up the courage to  reach out to you on LinkedIn–write back.

Even if you don’t know them.

Even  if they’re not in your industry.

Even if you’re not sure how you can help them.

If you can jump on a 30-min zoom call, that would be great too.

And if you can make intro’s to others who could open doors for them–that would make them feel like they are not alone. Their careers and their expertise have meant something. And still mean something.

Plus, I’ve rarely regretted getting to meet someone in my industry and talk shop about the work we do. I work remotely, and it’s nice to be able to do that occasionally.

https://www.rachelbgarrett.com/blog/2025/3/11/how-you-can-help-others-right-now

On a related note, if you’ve been impacted by layoffs and want to learn more about M365 and eDiscovery, I’m happy to offer you a temporary paid subscription to the Mike McBride on M365 newsletter as a gift. That’s one way I can help. Sign up as a free subscriber, and drop me a note letting me know your situation, and I’ll upgrade you for three months. 

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