New Book The Layoff Journey Helps Professionals Navigate the Emotional and Career Fallout from Job Loss

As Layoffs Surge Across Tech, Media, and Government Author Steve Jaffe Offers a Powerful Guide to Resilience and Recovery.

LOS ANGELES, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As mass layoffs continue to make headlines, hitting industries like tech, media, and government, millions of professionals are left grappling with uncertainty, self-doubt, and the emotional toll of job loss. Amidst this economic turbulence, marketing executive-turned-author Steve Jaffe is stepping in with a timely and transformative new book: The Layoff Journey From Dismissal to Discovery: Navigating the Stages of Grief After Job Loss.

The Layoff Journey is a must-read for 2025's unpredictable job market.

Drawing from personal experience, Jaffe takes readers beyond the financial strain of unemployment, delving into the deeper emotional and psychological impact of being laid off. Using the seven stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, reconstruction, and renewal—he provides a roadmap to resilience, guiding readers through the difficult journey toward a new beginning.

Why This Book Matters Now

With recent federal oversight measures, including the Digital Oversight of Government Employment (DOGE), shaping hiring trends and restructuring, layoffs are no longer just a cyclical occurrence—they're a new reality for many professionals.

Jaffe tackles the hard truths about workplace volatility while providing tangible strategies to regain clarity, manage anxiety, and build a stronger future. The book gives readers actionable steps to take control of their careers, whether by re-entering the workforce, pivoting to a new industry, or even starting a business.

A Timely Resource for a Changing Workforce

The Layoff Journey is a must-read for 2025's unpredictable job market. Packed with real-life stories, expert insights, and practical exercises, it offers a clear, compassionate guide to turning a layoff into a launching point for something greater.

Available now in print and digital formats, The Layoff Journey is an essential resource for anyone navigating job loss and a timely conversation starter for HR leaders, career coaches, and employers looking to support displaced workers.

About the Author     

A San Diego native and current Altadena, CA resident, Steve Jaffe began his writing journey at San Diego State University, earning a bachelor's in journalism and communication. After a 25-year career in advertising and marketing—including work on the iconic "What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas" campaign—he has returned to his writing roots to help professionals navigate unexpected career transitions.

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