For laid-off mid and senior engineers:
Wondering whether you should stay in software, pivot adjacent, or change lanes?
You do not need more vague encouragement. You need an honest read on your chances, a map of where your strengths actually transfer, and a job-search plan you can follow without burning out your ADHD brain.
Most laid-off engineers are solving the wrong problem first.
They start with resumes, random applications, and interview prep. But the real bottleneck is usually one level earlier: they do not know whether their current lane is viable, what else they are suited for, or how to choose a path that leads to secure employment within a year.
They need a frank market read.
Not “you’ve got this.” An actual assessment of whether their current target role is realistic, crowded, or draining too much time.
They need strengths translated.
Software engineers often have adjacent value in implementation, product operations, technical program management, solutions engineering, QA, analytics, or customer-facing technical work.
They need an ADHD-friendly system.
Even good strategies collapse without structure for task initiation, rejection recovery, prioritization, and follow-through.
Layoff Reality Check
$300
A 90-minute diagnostic for clients who need an honest next-step decision fast.
Current employability read
Stay vs. pivot recommendation
Written summary with next steps
Best for: Overwhelmed clients who need clarity before committing to coaching.
Career Clarity Sprint
$300
A 90-minute diagnostic for clients who need an honest next-step decision fast.
Current employability read
Stay vs. pivot recommendation
Written summary with next steps
Best for: Overwhelmed clients who need clarity before committing to coaching.