PIP guide01
What to do when you are put on a performance improvement plan
A simple guide to understanding a PIP, asking clear questions, keeping useful records, and preparing your next step.
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FakePip field guides
Simple guides for a hard work week.
Short, clear guides that help you understand your situation, find the number that matters, and decide what to do next. This is general information. Local rules still need local advice.
Layoff guide02
A practical checklist for the first week after a layoff
A short plan for handling paperwork, benefits, money, visa questions, and your first job search steps after a layoff.
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Money guide03
How to calculate your financial runway after job loss
A simple way to estimate how long your savings may last after job loss using essential costs, income, and severance.
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Work guide04
PIP or layoff: what is the difference?
A clear explanation of how a performance improvement plan differs from a layoff and what to do in either situation.
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Money guide05
What counts as an essential expense?
A simple way to separate the bills you need from the spending you can pause when income changes.
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Money guide06
How to reduce expenses after losing a job
A calm, practical plan for pausing optional spending while protecting the costs that keep you safe and well.
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Money guide07
What is an emergency fund and why is it important?
A simple guide to emergency savings, how much to keep, where to keep it, and why a cash buffer can help when work or income changes.
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Money guide08
How to rebuild an emergency fund after using it
A simple plan for restoring your cash buffer after an unexpected cost or a period without income.
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Job search guide09
How to explain a layoff in a job interview
A simple way to explain a layoff with honesty, confidence, and focus on the work you want to do next.
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