#13 - Life After Layoff with Production Assistant Veronica Garcia
Career Therapy Podcast e.13 - Life After Layoff with Production Assistant Veronica Garcia
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.13), we welcome production assistant Veronica Garcia. Veronica, a Chicago-based PA, found that getting laid off has given her the ability to pause, reflect, and reimagine her career. These days, she’s interested in social work and non-profit, so if you (or anyone you know) know of any opportunities in those spaces, contact her via her LinkedIn profile.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Veronica Garcia
2:50 lay-off came at a fortunate time
3:19 how she got into film
6:57 “results being in my head”
7:31 comparing ourselves
12:59 filing for unemployment
17:03 the journey forward
18:15 saving money moving home
22:35 an interest in social work
24:35 getting a mentor
26:35 getting inspiration for the job search
29:38 why you should hire yourself
33:25 chunking or batching
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
