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Can't wait to be laid off! Why now is the best time to be laid off and how can you get the most out of it?

Can't wait to be laid off! Why now is the best time to be laid off and how can you get the most out of it? Covered in this talk:● Why being laid off isn't such bad news for you●…

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Can't wait to be laid off! Why now is the best time to be laid off and how can you get the most out of it?

About this session

Can't wait to be laid off! Why now is the best time to be laid off and how can you get the most out of it?

Covered in this talk:
● Why being laid off isn't such bad news for you
● What opportunities are out there if you are laid off?
Key takeaway(s):
● Know what's your next step if you are laid off and find your next opportunity.

Meet the speaker

Shlomo Freund

Shlomo Freund

Financial Coach For Remote Workers

Shlomo Freund is a location-independent entrepreneur and has been for the past 16+ years. His lifelong passions for finance, investing and travel lead to the creation of his current business, Free Financial Self, which helps people organize their finances to reach financial independence faster.

This allows him and his family to live, work and enjoy life with friends and family both wherever and whenever they like.

The end result? Armed with a strong, customized roadmap built around financial and personal lifestyle goals, an increase in individual happiness.

Shlomo appeared as a guest on 40 podcasts and gave talks in online and offline events to more than 10000 people.

About PowerToFly

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