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Episode Name:
Turning Layoffs into Leverage
Episode Description:
Being laid off can feel like losing momentum overnight. But for many people in the industry, it becomes the moment they reassess their direction and values. So today, we move beyond headlines and fear to explore how layoffs can create inflection points, opening new paths, healthier boundaries, and stronger alignment with the work people actually want to do, ultimately turning a layoff into leverage.
Q?Box Round Answers
What’s one habit you have that has contributed to your success?
Saying YES to everything. Maybe too many things.
Biggest gaming pet peeve?
Gate-keeping as a phenomenon in gaming communities. In the games themselves, people who focus on winning or correctness over fun.
What game are you playing now?
Multiple TTRPG campaigns, Black Myth: Wukong, Phasmophobia
TIPS and ADVICE
We covered quite a bit today. Could you list 3 suggestions or tips you would recommend to indie devs based on our discussion?
- Don’t panic!
- Reach out to your network
- Play games!
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