Experience-to-income
Possible next-income paths. Business planning ideas, not income guarantees.
Pair these income ideas with a realistic money runway estimate. If you're in tech, the tech worker layoff hub covers equity and severance timing. Use the communication scripts for outreach messages.
Job search path
Target roles using your skills in your industry. Aim for 5 quality applications + 5 warm intros per week.
Consulting bridge
Offer a short engagement helping your industry teams with your skills. Suggested range: $100–$250/hr depending on seniority.
Freelance bridge
Productize one task you're known for: "a recurring problem you solve". Suggested fixed price: $750–$3,500 per engagement.
Service offer #1
A 2-week diagnostic for your industry teams. Outreach: past coworkers, vendors, peers.
Service offer #2
A done-for-you implementation using your skills. Outreach: small businesses, agencies.
Service offer #3
A small group workshop on your domain. Outreach: communities and Slack groups.
First outreach message
Hi [Name] — I just left [industry] after a layoff at [Company]. I'm exploring short engagements helping teams with what I do best. Would a 15-minute call this week be useful?