Laid off again. What happens when it is not just once, but twice?

If you have been laid off, are navigating repeated job loss, or are struggling with the emotional toll of rejection and uncertainty, this episode is for you.

In Episode 5 of Pink Slip Pavilion, host Ashley Waddington sits down with recruiter and staffing professional Victoria Hanson to talk about what it really looks like to be laid off more than once and how your mindset evolves when you have been through it before.

After building a successful career in staffing and transitioning into an in-house recruiting role she planned to stay in long term, Victoria was unexpectedly laid off. Then it happened again.

In this conversation, Victoria shares the emotional reality of experiencing layoffs at different stages of her career, the shift from scarcity to resilience, and how she learned to navigate uncertainty without letting it define her.

Her story is an honest reminder that resilience is not something you are born with. It is something you build.

In this episode, we cover:

• What it feels like to be laid off when you thought you were safe

• The emotional impact of experiencing layoffs more than once

• The difference between a scarcity mindset and a resilient mindset

• Why layoffs are often not a reflection of your performance

• The mental toll of rejection and job searching in today’s market

• How to cope when others do not fully understand what you are going through

• Learning to create your own closure when answers are not available

• How Victoria used her time to build new skills and rediscover creativity

• Redefining abundance beyond money during times of uncertainty

• Navigating resume stigma after multiple layoffs

• Why layoffs often mirror the stages of grief

• Using a forced pause as an opportunity to reimagine your life

If you are navigating career uncertainty, repeated layoffs, or trying to rebuild confidence after rejection, this conversation offers real perspective and grounded encouragement.

Victoria reminds us:

Even when you do not understand why it happened, you will get through it.

And sometimes, the hardest seasons are the ones that quietly build the resilience you will rely on for the rest of your life.

Pink Slip Pavilion is a podcast about turning layoffs into power moves, navigating career transitions, and building resilience after job loss.

New episodes release every Wednesday.

CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-hanson/