Brenda L. Peterson, The Layoff Lady
@thelayofflady.bsky.social
7-time layoff survivor Brenda L. Peterson, The Layoff Lady, waxes poetic on #layoffs, job transitions, & career resilience. Educator, coach, speaker, & #author of Seven Lessons From Seven Layoffs: A Guide. http://www.TheLayoffLady.com Omaha, NE
Brenda here. #HappyHolidays to each of you from all of us here at #TheLayoffLady. I wish you a season full of whatever lights you up, whether its big family gatherings, small get-togethers, or alone time full of much-needed self care. #selfcare #takecareofyou #keeponkeepingon
December 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Brenda here. #HappyHolidays to each of you from all of us here at #TheLayoffLady. I wish you a season full of whatever lights you up, whether its big family gatherings, small get-togethers, or alone time full of much-needed self care. #selfcare #takecareofyou #keeponkeepingon
Brenda here. I decided I needed new “book writing” shoes—because of course I did. #book #author #thelayofflady #careerresilience
September 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Brenda here. I decided I needed new “book writing” shoes—because of course I did. #book #author #thelayofflady #careerresilience
Brenda here. I’m taking time this weekend to rest and recover. Make sure you take time for you, too. #selfcare #thelayofflady
August 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Brenda here. I’m taking time this weekend to rest and recover. Make sure you take time for you, too. #selfcare #thelayofflady
Brenda here. This is a good reminder that the options in life don’t have to be win or lose. I like win or learn much better. #learnallthethings #nelsonmandela #thelayofflady
July 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Brenda here. This is a good reminder that the options in life don’t have to be win or lose. I like win or learn much better. #learnallthethings #nelsonmandela #thelayofflady
Brenda here. I’m working on my second book, which focuses on career planning & career resilience. This one is also predominantly fueled by coffee. Thanks, @zencoffeeco.bsky.social! ☕️ #bookwriting #careerresilience #careerplanning #opportunityreadiness #thelayofflady
July 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Brenda here. I’m working on my second book, which focuses on career planning & career resilience. This one is also predominantly fueled by coffee. Thanks, @zencoffeeco.bsky.social! ☕️ #bookwriting #careerresilience #careerplanning #opportunityreadiness #thelayofflady
Today, I leaned my head on my hand while reading. Somehow, I got my ring stuck inside my hoop earring. Fortunately, I was able to extract my wedding band from said earring without fanfare or bloodshed. Now, I’m deciding how to showcase this marketable skill on my #LinkedIn profile. #thelayofflady
June 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Today, I leaned my head on my hand while reading. Somehow, I got my ring stuck inside my hoop earring. Fortunately, I was able to extract my wedding band from said earring without fanfare or bloodshed. Now, I’m deciding how to showcase this marketable skill on my #LinkedIn profile. #thelayofflady
Brenda here. When you are going through a job search, you will experience more rejection all at once than at any other time in your life. Here's how to cope. #thelayofflady #keeponkeepingon #jobsearch
May 17, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Brenda here. When you are going through a job search, you will experience more rejection all at once than at any other time in your life. Here's how to cope. #thelayofflady #keeponkeepingon #jobsearch
Brenda here! Happy Mother’s Day! Here’s a pic of my mom, Gerry, and I, from my visit there earlier this year. #happymothersday #thelayofflady
May 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Brenda here! Happy Mother’s Day! Here’s a pic of my mom, Gerry, and I, from my visit there earlier this year. #happymothersday #thelayofflady
Brenda here. My book, Seven Lessons From Sevel Layoffs: A Guide is also available at The Book Nook Bookstores in the greater Omaha area. Shop there in person, or online at buff.ly/P6n1q4C #IndependentBookstore Day #TheLayoffLady
April 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Brenda here. My book, Seven Lessons From Sevel Layoffs: A Guide is also available at The Book Nook Bookstores in the greater Omaha area. Shop there in person, or online at buff.ly/P6n1q4C #IndependentBookstore Day #TheLayoffLady
Brenda here. Check out these primo networking tips. #professionalnetworking #thelayofflady
March 30, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Brenda here. Check out these primo networking tips. #professionalnetworking #thelayofflady
Brenda here. Zippy is doing her very important part of the book writing process. #catsofinstagram #opportunityreadiness #careerresilience #thelayofflady
March 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Brenda here. Zippy is doing her very important part of the book writing process. #catsofinstagram #opportunityreadiness #careerresilience #thelayofflady
Brenda here. Zippy is gearing up for more book writing! She knows the value of being in peak physical condition for her role as my writing assistant (aka sleeping in my lap). Zippy has this whole “career resilience” thing figured out. #catsofbluesky #thelayofflady #writeallthethings
March 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Brenda here. Zippy is gearing up for more book writing! She knows the value of being in peak physical condition for her role as my writing assistant (aka sleeping in my lap). Zippy has this whole “career resilience” thing figured out. #catsofbluesky #thelayofflady #writeallthethings
Brenda here. Layoffs happen all the time. If you were part of a RIF, or otherwise found yourself unemployed, read The Layoff Lady's Ultimate Guide to Answering the Question, "I just got laid off--now what do I do?" buff.ly/3CZLD89
#thelayofflady #layoffguide #ultimatelayoffguide #careertransition
#thelayofflady #layoffguide #ultimatelayoffguide #careertransition
The Layoff Lady's Ultimate Guide To Answering The Question, "I Just Got Laid Off--Now What Do I Do?"
The Layoff Lady, Brenda L. Peterson, shares her insights on what to do right after you found out your job has ended unexpectedly. Check out The Ultimate Guide To Answering The Question: "I Just Got La...
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February 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Brenda here. Layoffs happen all the time. If you were part of a RIF, or otherwise found yourself unemployed, read The Layoff Lady's Ultimate Guide to Answering the Question, "I just got laid off--now what do I do?" buff.ly/3CZLD89
#thelayofflady #layoffguide #ultimatelayoffguide #careertransition
#thelayofflady #layoffguide #ultimatelayoffguide #careertransition
Layoffs happen all the time. #thelayofflady
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT - Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸
Department of Health and Human Services officials confirmed that most of the agency’s 5,200 probationary employees were fired on Friday as part of the Trump administration’s move to eliminate most probationary positions.
Department of Health and Human Services officials confirmed that most of the agency’s 5,200 probationary employees were fired on Friday as part of the Trump administration’s move to eliminate most probationary positions.
February 15, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Layoffs happen all the time. #thelayofflady
Brenda here. There is an art to answering interview questions. #interviews #jobsearch #thelayofflady
February 15, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Brenda here. There is an art to answering interview questions. #interviews #jobsearch #thelayofflady
Brenda here. Today, I had an author meeting at The Book Nook. I love how they help local authors thrive! I love the writing motivation & seeing my book, Seven Lessons From Seven Layoffs: A Guide, in stock. www.booknookbookstores.com/product-page... #independentbookstore #author #thelayofflady
January 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Brenda here. Today, I had an author meeting at The Book Nook. I love how they help local authors thrive! I love the writing motivation & seeing my book, Seven Lessons From Seven Layoffs: A Guide, in stock. www.booknookbookstores.com/product-page... #independentbookstore #author #thelayofflady
Brenda here. Job searching can be an ordeal. The unique combination of uncertainty, waiting, & rejection takes a toll on your wellbeing. Remember to take care of yourself, & keep doing the right things. Keep on keeping on!#thelayofflady #jobsearching #unemployment #careertransition #keeponkeepingon
January 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Brenda here. Job searching can be an ordeal. The unique combination of uncertainty, waiting, & rejection takes a toll on your wellbeing. Remember to take care of yourself, & keep doing the right things. Keep on keeping on!#thelayofflady #jobsearching #unemployment #careertransition #keeponkeepingon
Brenda here. If you're unemployed, you may have endured painfully slow weeks with little job search progress. Remember, the world starts again on the Monday of the first full workweek in January. You can do this!
#SelfCare #unemployment #jobsearching #thelayofflady
#SelfCare #unemployment #jobsearching #thelayofflady
January 3, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Brenda here. If you're unemployed, you may have endured painfully slow weeks with little job search progress. Remember, the world starts again on the Monday of the first full workweek in January. You can do this!
#SelfCare #unemployment #jobsearching #thelayofflady
#SelfCare #unemployment #jobsearching #thelayofflady
Brenda here. Turns out, the Meathook kitty also naps better near my existential crisis duck. #catsofbluesky
January 2, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Brenda here. Turns out, the Meathook kitty also naps better near my existential crisis duck. #catsofbluesky
Brenda here. Remember to take some time for reflection as we come to the end of the year. Think about what you want more of and less of in your life. #thelayofflady #reflection
December 26, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Brenda here. Remember to take some time for reflection as we come to the end of the year. Think about what you want more of and less of in your life. #thelayofflady #reflection
Brenda here. Turns out, the Meathook kitty is also the sworn protector of presents. #catsofbluesky #happyholidays
December 25, 2024 at 11:28 PM
Brenda here. Turns out, the Meathook kitty is also the sworn protector of presents. #catsofbluesky #happyholidays
Brenda here. We are legit in last-minute holiday shopping territory! Remember, you can still give an ebook of Seven Lessons From Seven #Layoffs: A Guide. It's a great gift for anyone navigating a layoff now or thinking through their career path. amzn.to/40a2gKv #thelayofflady
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December 24, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Brenda here. We are legit in last-minute holiday shopping territory! Remember, you can still give an ebook of Seven Lessons From Seven #Layoffs: A Guide. It's a great gift for anyone navigating a layoff now or thinking through their career path. amzn.to/40a2gKv #thelayofflady
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Brenda here. For your last-minute gift-giving needs, you can buy my book Seven Lessons From Seven Layoffs: A Guide at in-person at #Omaha Book Nook stores! www.booknookbookstores.com?srsltid=AfmB...
#shopsmall #independentbookstore #thelayofflady #sevenlayoffsbook #christmasshopping
#shopsmall #independentbookstore #thelayofflady #sevenlayoffsbook #christmasshopping
December 21, 2024 at 12:50 AM
Brenda here. For your last-minute gift-giving needs, you can buy my book Seven Lessons From Seven Layoffs: A Guide at in-person at #Omaha Book Nook stores! www.booknookbookstores.com?srsltid=AfmB...
#shopsmall #independentbookstore #thelayofflady #sevenlayoffsbook #christmasshopping
#shopsmall #independentbookstore #thelayofflady #sevenlayoffsbook #christmasshopping