// INITIALIZING SURVIVAL PROTOCOL...

DAY ZERO
TOOLKIT

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU LOSE YOUR JOB

Real steps. Real resources. Real talk — from someone who's been there.

8 Pages Cited Sources DC + Federal AI Prompts Included Free Forever
EXECUTE PROTOCOL →
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HOURS. THIS IS FOR RIGHT NOW.
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CRITICAL ERRORS TO AVOID.
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COST. YOU'RE ALREADY STRESSED.
BUILT BY: SIERRA NAPIER  Â·  THME  Â·  WASHINGTON DC  Â·  2026
01 / 07
BRIEFING

THIS GUIDE IS FOR RIGHT NOW

Most career guides skip straight to the job search — resume tips, LinkedIn hacks, networking scripts. This one doesn't. This toolkit covers the next 48 hours: before you update your LinkedIn, before you call your recruiter, before you spiral.

✓ MADE FOR

  • People who just got the news and can't think straight
  • Federal employees navigating DOGE-era layoffs
  • Neurodivergent folks who need structure in chaos
  • Anyone who needs to protect their money today

✕ NOT FOR

  • People expecting a quick-fix job offer
  • People who hate self-reflection
  • Anyone who wants to skip straight to page 3

// SUGGESTED EXECUTION ORDER

P2
48-HR
CHECKLIST
P3
DON'T SAY
THIS
P4
BENEFITS
REF
P5
FEDERAL
WORKERS
P6
BLACK
BOX KEY
P7
DMV
MAP
P8
WIOA
GRANTS
P9
AI
PROMPT
P10
WHAT'S
NEXT

"YOUR LAYOFF IS A PLOT TWIST.
NOT THE END OF THE STORY."

— SIERRA NAPIER, THME · THE ROBIN HOOD OF AI
02 / 07
PRIORITY ACTION

YOUR 48-HOUR EMERGENCY CHECKLIST

EXECUTE IN ORDER. BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE.

▶ HOUR 01–04 CRITICAL
  • Breathe. Literally. This is a plot twist, not the end. You have time to think clearly before you act.
  • Save all personal files from your work device — access can be revoked within hours. Personal docs, contacts, anything that belongs to you.
  • Write down your manager's name, HR contact, separation date, and the exact language used. You'll need this for unemployment filings and possibly legal action.
  • Note the exact date and time of the layoff conversation. This is your base date for unemployment claims and COBRA deadlines.
  • Confirm health insurance status: does coverage end today or end of month? Call HR. This sets your COBRA election window.
  • 🚹 DO NOT post on social media. Not even a vague "big changes ahead." Not today. Not tonight.
▶ HOUR 04–24 IMPORTANT
  • File for unemployment insurance — file the same day or next business day. UI does not back-pay before your filing date. Every day delayed = money lost.  usa.gov/unemployment-benefits  Â·  DC: does.dc.gov/page/file-claim
  • Review your severance — do NOT sign anything for at least 24 hours. Under ADEA, you have 21 days to review (45 if part of a group layoff). Source: eeoc.gov
  • If you received COBRA paperwork, note your deadline: 60 days to elect. Set a calendar reminder right now — missing this is permanent.
  • Call your bank. Ask about hardship deferral or payment reduction programs. Most lenders won't advertise them. You have to ask.
  • Tell one trusted person — someone who won't panic, gossip, or immediately launch into job search advice. Just a witness to the moment.
▶ HOUR 24–48 STABILIZE
  • Calculate your financial runway: savings Ă· monthly_expenses = months_of_cushion. Write the number down. Knowing it is better than fearing it.
  • Sort bills: what can be deferred (student loans, utilities — call and ask) vs. what cannot (rent, car, health insurance).
  • Check SNAP eligibility. In DC: no asset test, income limit 200% FPL. Average benefit $200–$400/month. Apply: dhs.dc.gov
  • Establish a minimal daily structure. Wake time + one job-task block + a cut-off hour. Structure fights depression. Source: APA research on routine and mental health.
  • Change passwords on all personal accounts — especially anything shared with work devices, SSO, or VPNs. Your digital security is now yours alone.
SOURCES: DOL.GOV — UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE · DC DOES — FILE A CLAIM · DC DHS — SNAP · EEOC — ADEA SEVERANCE RIGHTS
03 / 07
HR INTELLIGENCE

THE 5 THINGS NOT TO SAY OR DO

GROUNDED IN HR EXPERIENCE. FROM SOMEONE WHO'S BEEN ON BOTH SIDES OF THAT TABLE.

// ERROR_01
POST ON LINKEDIN WITHIN THE FIRST 24 HOURS
Why it destroys you: Emotional posts permanently shape how hiring managers perceive you. They look back. A calm, considered post in week two outperforms a raw one posted in hour two every time. You don't owe the internet your grief.
// ERROR_02
SAY ANYTHING NEGATIVE ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYER
Why it destroys you: Reference checks are real. Former colleagues talk. Anything posted, emailed, or said professionally can follow you into your next interview. Vent to a therapist or trusted friend. Not Slack. Not Twitter. Not a "private" work group.
// ERROR_03
SIGN YOUR SEVERANCE AGREEMENT IMMEDIATELY
Why it destroys you: Under ADEA, you have 21 days to review — 45 days if part of a group layoff. A one-time payment in exchange for waiving your legal rights deserves at least one night of sleep. Get it reviewed. Source: eeoc.gov
// ERROR_04
SKIP UNEMPLOYMENT BECAUSE YOU EXPECT TO FIND WORK FAST
Why it destroys you: Median job search for experienced workers: 5–6 months. UI replaces 40–50% of prior wages. You paid into this system with every paycheck. Using it is not a moral failing — it's what it's there for. Source: BLS Job Search Duration Data
// ERROR_05
ISOLATE
Why it destroys you: Job loss ranks #8 of 43 on the Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory. Isolation amplifies anxiety, depression, and bad decision-making. Tell one person today. The data is clear: connection is a buffer. Source: Holmes & Rahe, Journal of Psychosomatic Research (1967)
SOURCES: EEOC — ADEA SEVERANCE REVIEW RIGHTS · BLS — JOB SEARCH DURATION · HOLMES & RAHE STRESS SCALE, JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH VOL.11 (1967)
04 / 09
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

BENEFITS: WHAT YOU CAN CLAIM

DON'T LEAVE MONEY ON THE TABLE. THESE ARE YOUR RIGHTS, NOT CHARITY.

⏰ DEADLINE: 60 DAYS

COBRA — KEEP YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE

WHAT IT ISContinue employer health coverage for up to 18 months after job loss
DEADLINE60 DAYS FROM NOTICE — MISSING THIS IS PERMANENT
2026 AVG COST~$584/month individual · $2,000–$3,000/month family. You pay 100% + 2% admin fee.
SMARTER MOVEIncome dropped? Compare ACA Marketplace — you likely qualify for subsidies making premiums <$100/month. Job loss = Special Enrollment Period.
FILE AThealthcare.gov  â€” within 60 days of losing coverage
⚡ FILE TODAY

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE — YOUR WAGE REPLACEMENT

WHO QUALIFIESLaid off through no fault of your own — includes federal workers under DOGE/RIF (UCFE Program)
HOW MUCH~40–50% of prior wages. DC maximum: $444/week (2026)
DC FILINGdoes.dc.gov/page/file-claim · Federal workers: UCFE Program
ALL STATESusa.gov/unemployment-benefits · careeronestop.org
CRITICALUI DOES NOT BACK-PAY BEFORE YOUR FILING DATE. FILE THE SAME DAY.
NO ASSET TEST IN DC

SNAP — FOOD ASSISTANCE

DC ELIGIBILITYIncome at or below 200% Federal Poverty Level. No asset test — DC expanded eligibility.
AVG BENEFIT$200–$400/month per household
2026 NOTEABAWD work rules begin June 1, 2026 for ages 18–54 without dependents. Check current rules.
APPLYdhs.dc.gov/service/snap-eligibility-requirements

// OTHER DC / LOCAL RESOURCES

LIHEAP UTILITY HELP doee.dc.gov
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSIST. dhs.dc.gov
DC AMERICAN JOB CENTER does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center
DC WORKFORCE COUNCIL dcworks.dc.gov
SOURCES: COBRA INSURANCE COST 2026 · DC DOES UCFE · DC DHS SNAP · USDA SNAP FY2026
05 / 09
SPECIAL PROTOCOL

IF YOU WERE A FEDERAL EMPLOYEE

The DOGE-era layoffs created a category of job loss that existing guides don't cover. This section is yours.

279,000+ FEDERAL CIVILIAN JOBS ELIMINATED SINCE JANUARY 2025, ACROSS 27 AGENCIES.
SOURCE: FEDERALNEWSNETWORK.COM, 2025

YOU ARE NOT ALONE. THIS WAS NOT YOUR FAILURE.

YOUR RIGHT DETAILS WHERE TO GO
UCFE UNEMPLOYMENT Federal employees file UI under the UCFE program. Your last duty station determines which state's system you use. DC DOES UCFE
FEHB HEALTH COVERAGE 31 days after separation to elect Temporary Continuation of Coverage (TCC) — the federal COBRA equivalent, up to 18 months. opm.gov/healthcare-insurance
RIF SEVERANCE If you received an official RIF notice, severance resumed per the November 2025 shutdown-ending deal. Verify with your agency HR. FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
WARN ACT EXEMPTION Federal agencies are exempt from WARN Act — you may not have received 60-day notice. Document your separation date carefully for any legal action. WARN ACT GUIDE 2026
CIVIL SERVICE PROTECTIONS Career employees with 1+ year of service have civil service protections. If the layoff felt retaliatory or discriminatory, you have grounds to challenge. FEDELAW.COM/DOGE-LAYOFFS

// DC FEDERAL WORKER SUPPORT HUB

DC has a dedicated federal worker support page:   FEDSUPPORT.DC.GOV
For legal help with unlawful termination or discrimination: contact your union rep, an EEO counselor, or a federal employment attorney.

SOURCES: FEDERALNEWSNETWORK.COM · OPM.GOV · FEDELAW.COM · FEDSUPPORT.DC.GOV
06 / 09
HIDDEN UNLOCK

THE BLACK BOX KEY

MOST PEOPLE IN THE DMV NEVER LEARN THIS EXISTS. IT CAN TRIPLE-STACK YOUR SURVIVAL FUNDING.

The Department of Rehabilitative Services (called DORS, RSA, or DARS depending on your state) provides vocational rehabilitation funding — job training, certifications, college coursework, assistive technology, transportation, and more. It's not just for people with physical disabilities. Neurodivergent individuals, people with anxiety/depression, chronic illness, ADHD, PTSD, learning differences — all may qualify. The threshold is whether your condition creates a barrier to employment. Not whether it's severe.

// THE TRIPLE STACK — LAYER YOUR BENEFITS

1
Unemployment Insurance (UI) — ~40–50% of prior wages while you search
STACKED ON TOP
2
DORS / RSA / DARS Vocational Rehab — training, certs, tuition, tools, transport paid for you
STACKED ON TOP
3
Local Emergency Assistance — SNAP, food pantries, LIHEAP, rental assistance simultaneously
ALL THREE ARE LEGAL TO RECEIVE SIMULTANEOUSLY. NONE DISQUALIFIES THE OTHERS.

// WHAT DORS CAN PAY FOR

  • ✓
    College courses or degree programs
  • ✓
    Certifications (AWS, PMP, bootcamps, etc.)
  • ✓
    Assistive technology & software
  • ✓
    Transportation to work or training
  • ✓
    Job coaching & placement support
  • ✓
    Business startup costs (self-employment)
  • ✓
    Work clothing, tools, equipment

// WHO QUALIFIES (BROADER THAN YOU THINK)

  • →
    ADHD / ADD — documented
  • →
    Anxiety & depression (clinical)
  • →
    PTSD / trauma history
  • →
    Autism / neurodivergence
  • →
    Chronic pain or illness
  • →
    Learning disabilities
  • →
    Substance use recovery
  • →
    TBI (traumatic brain injury)
YOU DO NOT NEED A SEVERE DIAGNOSIS. YOU NEED TO SHOW THAT YOUR CONDITION CREATES A BARRIER TO EMPLOYMENT.

// HOW TO ACCESS THE BLACK BOX KEY — BY STATE

STATE AGENCY NAME MAGIC PHRASE TO SAY CONTACT / APPLY
DC RSA — Rehabilitation Services Administration
(under DC Dept of Disability Services)		 "I want to apply for vocational rehabilitation services" dds.dc.gov/service/how-apply-rsa-services
202-442-8400
MD DORS — Division of Rehabilitation Services
(under Maryland State Dept of Education)		 "I want to apply for vocational rehabilitation services" dors.maryland.gov
410-554-9400 · 1-888-554-0334 TTY
VA DARS — Dept for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
(Division of Rehabilitative Services)		 "I want to apply for vocational rehabilitation services" dars.virginia.gov/drs/vr
1-800-552-5019

// THE SCRIPT — SAY EXACTLY THIS WHEN YOU CALL

// CALL YOUR STATE'S OFFICE. SAY: "Hi, my name is [NAME]. I recently lost my job and I have a [diagnosed condition / disability / documented health issue] that has been a barrier to my employment. I would like to apply for vocational rehabilitation services and schedule an intake appointment." // THAT'S IT. THEY WILL TAKE IT FROM THERE. // YOU DO NOT NEED TO PROVE SEVERITY UPFRONT — JUST GET TO INTAKE.
SOURCES: DC DDS — RSA SERVICES · MARYLAND DORS · VIRGINIA DARS VR · US DEPT OF EDUCATION — VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION STATE GRANTS
07 / 09
REGIONAL NETWORK

DMV FOOD + EMERGENCY RESOURCE MAP

DC · MARYLAND · VIRGINIA — FREE FOOD, EMERGENCY PROGRAMS, AND LOCAL LIFELINES. NO INCOME PROOF REQUIRED AT MOST LOCATIONS.

// START HERE — UNIVERSAL FOOD FINDER TOOLS

CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK 450+ partner sites across DC, MD & VA. Find your nearest distribution: capitalareafoodbank.org · 202-769-5300
FEEDING AMERICA National food bank locator — enter your zip: feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
FINDHELP.ORG Search all local food, housing, utility programs by zip: findhelp.org
DIAL 211 Free, 24/7. Local food, housing, utility, and emergency help. Works in all DMV jurisdictions. Text your zip to 898-211.
WASHINGTON DC

DC FOOD + EMERGENCY PROGRAMS

BREAD FOR THE CITY Free grocery shopping (choose your items). No income verification required at intake. Two DC locations. breadforthecity.org/food
THRIVE DC PANTRY Appointment-based in 2026. Email: pantry@thrivedc.org thrivedc.org
DC FOOD PROJECT Emergency food access map and rotating distributions. dcfoodproject.org/emergency-food-access
DC HUNGER SOLUTIONS Resource hub linking to all DC food programs, SNAP enrollment help, and community meals. dchunger.org/get-help-resources
DC GOV FOOD PAGE Official DC food assistance portal — SNAP, TEFAP, WIC, senior programs. dc.gov/page/food-assistance
SHARE FOOD PACKAGES $30 package = up to $50 in groceries. No income test, no ID required. Open to anyone. capitalareafoodbank.org
DC EMERGENCY RENTAL STAY DC — emergency rental + utility assistance for DC residents. stay.dc.gov
MARYLAND

MARYLAND (PG + MONTGOMERY + BROADER DMV)

MD FED WORKERS HUB Maryland's dedicated federal worker support page — food, cash, DORS, UI fast-track. response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants
MD HUNGER SOLUTIONS Find food near you + SNAP enrollment navigation. mdhungersolutions.org/get-help
PG COUNTY FOOD EQUITY Free groceries, diapers, formula, hygiene products. 30+ community pantries. pgcfec.org · 301-909-6343
MANNA FOOD CENTER Fresh produce, groceries, nonperishables. Silver Spring/Montgomery County. mannafood.org
MONTGOMERY FOOD COUNCIL Interactive food resource map for all of Montgomery County. mocofoodcouncil.org/map
FOOD RESCUE BANK MOCO Free fresh food giveaways in underserved communities. Montgomery County. sowhatelse.org · (240) 705-4345
211 MD Find all Maryland emergency resources instantly. 211md.org · Call or text 211
VIRGINIA

NORTHERN VIRGINIA (FAIRFAX · ARLINGTON · ALEXANDRIA)

VA FOOD BANKS Find any food bank or pantry in VA by zip code. vafoodbanks.org/find-food
AFAC — ARLINGTON Arlington Food Assistance Center — free supplemental groceries weekly for Arlington residents. afac.org
ALIVE! — ALEXANDRIA Food program in Alexandria. Home delivery available for seniors, disabled, and single parents. alive-inc.org
CORNERSTONES VA Free From Hunger Center serving Reston/Herndon area, Fairfax County. cornerstonesva.org
FAITH SOCIAL SERVICES Food pantry in Herndon, VA — NO income limits or restrictions. Open during designated hours, any household. faithus.org/food-programs
NOVA FOOD RESCUE Regional network of food donors, volunteers, and distribution sites across Northern Virginia. nova-fr.org
SOURCES: CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK · DC.GOV FOOD ASSISTANCE · RESPONSE.MARYLAND.GOV · PG COUNTY FEC · MONTGOMERY FOOD COUNCIL · AFAC ARLINGTON · VA FOOD BANKS · DC HUNGER SOLUTIONS
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FUNDING UNLOCKS

WORKFORCE PROGRAMS: MONEY YOU'RE LEAVING BEHIND

Beyond unemployment and SNAP, there are federally-funded workforce programs that can pay for your retraining, certifications, and job search — directly. Most people never apply because they don't know they exist.

KEY PROGRAM

WIOA — WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT

WHAT IT IS Federal program providing career counseling, job training vouchers (ITAs — Individual Training Accounts), resume help, job placement, and supportive services to adults and dislocated workers.
WHO QUALIFIES Dislocated Worker track: If you lost your job through no fault of your own (layoff, company closure, federal RIF) — you qualify regardless of income. Adult track: 18+ with barriers to employment.
WHAT IT PAYS FOR Approved training programs, certifications, community college, apprenticeships, on-the-job training (OJT), work readiness, supportive services (transport, childcare), paid work experience.
DC dcworks.dc.gov — WIOA Training Services  Â·  DC American Job Centers (appointment required)
MARYLAND labor.maryland.gov/employment/wioa.shtml  Â·  mdworks.com — Maryland Workforce Exchange
VIRGINIA virginiacareerworks.com — Rapid Response  Â·  DOL WIOA Adult Program
HOW TO ACCESS WALK INTO OR CALL YOUR LOCAL AMERICAN JOB CENTER. ASK FOR A WIOA DISLOCATED WORKER ASSESSMENT. FREE, NO COST.
TRADE DISPLACED

TAA — TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE

WHAT IT IS Federal program for workers who lost jobs due to increased imports, outsourcing, or shifts in trade policy. Provides training, income support (TRA — Trade Readjustment Allowances), job search, and relocation allowances.
WHO QUALIFIES Workers whose jobs moved offshore, were eliminated due to foreign competition, or whose employer shifted production to a country with which the US has a trade agreement. A petition of 3+ workers must be filed — your union rep, HR, or you + coworkers can file together.
BENEFITS Up to 130 weeks of income support (TRA) during approved training · Full tuition reimbursement · Job search allowance up to $1,500 · Relocation allowance up to 90% of moving costs · HCTC (Health Coverage Tax Credit) for COBRA costs
DC does.dc.gov/service/trade-adjustment-assistance
MARYLAND labor.maryland.gov/employment/taa.shtml
FEDERAL FILING dol.gov/agencies/eta/tradeact  Â·  Email: taa.petition@dol.gov  Â·  Phone: 1-888-365-6822
NEW 2026

WORKFORCE PELL GRANT

WHAT IT IS Starting July 1, 2026, Pell Grants can fund short-term training programs (8–15 weeks, 150–599 hours). IT, healthcare, skilled trades, early childhood ed. Even if you already have a bachelor's degree.
HOW TO APPLY File FAFSA at studentaid.gov. Income from unemployment counts — apply regardless. Award is based on financial need.
NOTE Stackable with WIOA ITAs. Double-fund your retraining.
DMV SPECIFIC

OTHER AVAILABLE BENEFITS + GRANTS

DC: RAPID RESPONSE Immediate services for mass layoffs. Contact DC DOES within days of a layoff notice: does.dc.gov/service/dislocated-worker
MD: FEDERAL LOAN $700 Interest-free $700 hardship loan for affected federal workers, 180-day repayment. response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants
VA: RAPID RESPONSE Staff restructuring, retraining funding, job search. virginiacareerworks.com
NATIONAL DWG National Dislocated Worker Grants — supplemental federal funding released during mass layoff events. Check: dol.gov/agencies/eta/dislocated-workers
STUDENT LOAN PAUSE Income-driven repayment + administrative forbearance available. Recertify at studentaid.gov/idr

// THE FULL STACK — COMBINE ALL OF THESE SIMULTANEOUSLY

UI / UCFE + DORS / RSA / DARS + WIOA ITA + WORKFORCE PELL + SNAP + FOOD NETWORK + TAA (if trade-displaced)

NONE OF THESE PROGRAMS DISQUALIFY THE OTHERS. THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO BE STACKED. USE ALL OF IT.

SOURCES: DOL.GOV — WIOA · DC WORKS — WIOA TRAINING · DC DOES — TAA · MD LABOR — TAA · DOL.GOV — TRADE ACT PROGRAMS · WORKFORCE PELL GRANT 2026 · VA RAPID RESPONSE · DOL — NATIONAL DWG
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AI TOOLS

YOU DON'T HAVE TO FIGURE THIS OUT ALONE

Copy a prompt. Paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. Let AI help you think when your brain is in survival mode.

⚡ QUICK PROMPT — USE THIS FIRST

COPY & PASTE
// FILL IN THE [BRACKETS]. PASTE INTO CHATGPT, CLAUDE, OR GEMINI. I just lost my job today. I'm feeling [overwhelmed / scared / numb / relieved / angry]. I worked as a [your job title] for [X years], earning ~$[salary]. I live in [city/state]. I have [X months] of savings. Help me: 1. List the 5 most urgent things I need to do in the next 48 hours 2. Tell me what benefits I likely qualify for based on my income + location 3. Help me write a short, honest response to give people who ask what happened 4. Remind me of 3 things still true and professionally valuable about me

🔍 DEEPER PROMPT — WHEN YOU'RE READY (DAY 2+)

FINANCIAL PLANNING
// USE AFTER YOU'VE COMPLETED THE CHECKLIST. I've been laid off for [X days]. Immediate logistics are handled. I need help thinking through: - Financial runway: $[savings] saved, $[expenses]/month in expenses - Whether to job search, pivot careers, or try contract/freelance - How to update LinkedIn without looking desperate - What to prioritize in week 2 My background: [2–3 sentence career summary] Ask me clarifying questions. Help me think step by step.
FOR DC / FEDERAL WORKERS
I'm a former [agency] employee, laid off [month/year], GS-[level]. Help me understand UCFE unemployment, FEHB continuation, and how to translate federal experience to private-sector.
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
I'm struggling with shame + identity loss after [X years] in my career. Help me process this — no toxic positivity. I want honesty AND realistic first steps forward.

WORKS WITH:   CHAT.OPENAI.COM  Â·  CLAUDE.AI  Â·  GEMINI.GOOGLE.COM
THE FULL AI JOB LOSS SURVIVAL GUIDE INCLUDES 30+ PROMPTS + GEMINI LIVE VOICE ASSISTANT.

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✩

YOU MADE IT THROUGH DAY ZERO.

THIS TOOLKIT WAS DESIGNED TO KEEP YOU FROM MAKING IRREVERSIBLE DECISIONS IN THE FIRST 48 HOURS. IF IT HELPED — THERE'S MORE.

// WHAT'S IN THE COMPLETE GUIDE

  • 01
    Crisis Triage Module — Expanded 48-hr toolkit with audio walkthrough
  • 02
    Complete Benefits Navigator — SNAP, COBRA, ACA, LIHEAP, Medicaid, DC & Federal-specific
  • 03
    Financial Runway Planner — Google Sheets template with 90-day scenario modeling
  • 04
    Identity & Mindset Reset — AI journaling, reframing exercises, personal brand audit
  • 05
    Job Search Launchpad — ATS resume, LinkedIn, federal-to-private sector translation guide
  • ✩
    Gemini Live AI Assistant — 30+ prompts + real-time voice guidance
GET THE FULL GUIDE →  COMING SOON
"YOUR LAYOFF IS A PLOT TWIST.
NOT THE END."
— SIERRA NAPIER, THME  Â·  THE ROBIN HOOD OF AI  Â·  2026
FILE FOR UI → COBRA / ACA → APPLY FOR SNAP → FEDERAL WORKER HELP →
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