How I Prepared To Be Laid Off | Managing Long-term Unemployment

I've been unemployed for the last 10 months... this job market is different than anything I've either experienced before so I'm very lucky to be able to "remain calm" (at least externally, because internally I'm freaking the f* out) during this time. Every time I share a monthly spending video, I get a comment asking how I'm able to spend while unemployed. And the answer is easy: a lot of luck and privilege. Okay but really, so many factors like my high income, unhealthy skepticism, and taxes play a role :) :) instagram:   / firstgenmoney   [chapters] 00:00 intro 00:58 some ~context~ 03:14 2022 happenings 05:49 2023 layoff prep 09:11 2023 layoff support 12:14 2024 long-term layoff 13:40 factors at play 16:10 savings only 16:47 ER fund thoughts 18:24 outro