
Proxy with Yowei Shaw
The Layoff Trilogy 3: HR by Proxy
May 23, 2024
Explore the emotional aftermath of layoffs with a music project, unresolved tension with HR, confusion around layoff processes, HR practices and personal realities, and a journey to self-financing and closure.
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- Creating music as a coping mechanism post-layoff can help reframe negative experiences into something positive and cathartic.
- Effective communication, support, and transparency are crucial during layoffs to mitigate emotional distress and provide closure.
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The Healing Power of Music After a Layoff
Using music as a creative outlet, the host creates a song about the emotions and challenges faced after a layoff, enlisting help from her music producer husband. This project becomes a way to process feelings and reframe the negative experience of being laid off into something more lighthearted and engaging.
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