I told many of you last November that a huge layoff was coming....I told you to prepare for the worst and hope for the best...
My advice to many was:
1) Update CV/Resume and social media presence
2) Apply to 10-20 job openings carefully completing the profiles at each company as recruiters often search resume databases in advance of future or secret job openings
3) Acquire at least one professional certification (if you don't already have one)
4) Create an emergency fund of 6 months of total expenses
5) Payoff as much debt as possible (credit card, car, student loan).....the house if possible
6) Be open to leaving San Diego....there are many interesting places to work/live in the US....you never know an opportunity elsewhere may lead to an even better opportunity later in San Diego
7) Once laid off - file for unemployment (if you don't have a new job already) and then create a weekly schedule of job hunting, exercise, fun activities and volunteer activities. Keeping structure will keep from getting depressed and reminder that you have value and there is a purpose for your life (although it may seem confusing)
8) It is important to limit communications with those not laid-off as this may fuel resentment and disdain....in other words.....if you feel you can't control your anger or temper....STAY AWAY....until the dust settles....Qualcomm is a mess and consider yourself lucky to be laid off in a fantastic economy....The economy can change quickly and in six months....who knows there could be a recession and those in the next round of layoff (and there will be an additional ~2,000 cuts) could be stuck in a horrible job market.
9) Last but not least. Smile. You are a child of the universe and have a right to be here. We may not understand but the universe is unfolding as it should. Be happy.
Be well! I love all of you...even those I don't like.