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May 16, 2024 19 mins

🎙️✨In this episode, Tracey and Danielle come full circle with an update from Danielle on her journey after being laid off. She has transitioned into the gig economy, working as a career coach and a contract recruiter in the home health space. Additionally, she is pursuing her passion for animal wellness and is getting certified in animal massage and nutrition response testing. 

Tracey and Danielle discuss the challenges of being a gig worker, such as healthcare and benefits, but also highlight the freedom that comes from finding a way to do the things you love and that fill your cup. They emphasize being open on the opportunities you will consider when in the job market as well as the importance of networking and persistence in finding new opportunities. Overall, Danielle feels that being laid off has allowed her to explore different roles and pursue her passions.

Keywords

layoff, gig economy, career coaching, contract recruiting, animal wellness, networking, persistence

Takeaways

  • Transitioning into the gig economy can provide freedom and control over work
  • Networking and persistence are key in finding new opportunities
  • Being laid off can lead to exploring different roles and pursuing passions
  • Challenges of gig work include healthcare and benefits

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background

05:23
Benefits and Challenges of Gig Work

09:53
The Future of Healthcare for Gig Workers

14:39
The Power of Networking in the Gig Economy

Danielle and Tracey are friends who also happen to have the same career - Talent Acquisition. They are both Recruiters with a passion for people. This podcast aims to help listeners to better understand the workforce, land jobs, and get an inside look at the behind the scenes of Recuiting. Most importantly, Tracey and Danielle are your friends in navigating this crazy thing called life.

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🎼 Music Credit: Andy Brey - Andybrey.com

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