In updating documentation and sending out goodbye emails, I started to realize just how much stuff I had accumulated in my time at this job. Some of it were things that I wanted to keep for posterity - those "Exceeds Expectations" and "Outstanding" reviews made me feel great, okay? - and others that I would need in case anything went wrong with my job transition.

Pink Slip Preparation series is for those that know a layoff is looming or are just feeling general anxiety about the job market and would like to stay in control of their future. Check out this series for tips on being well prepared if you end up needing to re-enter the job market unexpectedly. Did you notice that the title was “Browse” and not “Apply”? That was deliberate. The difference in preparing for a layoff versus being laid off is that you have some time to get you