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I always send a text. Give it a few days to let the the dust settle - but let them know you’re bummed, you’ll miss them, and offer up if there’s anything you can do to help. If they worked on production - they will appreciate any work you can get for them. Offer up to be a reference, contacts you have for a job search, etc. they will remember this and pay it back and forward one day
I'd send a LinkedIn connection.
Give them a week or so to cope and then send them a text inviting them to lunch. You pay of course.
Always reach out. You can wait, or don’t, but really anytime is ok as long as you’re sincere. When I got laid off I was devastated. Even when it’s for financial reasons, it’s hard not to take it personally. I actually think it’s fine to “trash” the company that did it if you feel that way. I found myself mad at the company, but not the person who actually had to do the layoff. I knew it was hard on them too. It’s during that layoff that you learn how impermanent everyone is, and how replaceable we are, and seeing your friends and colleagues move on without you can be really hard. Letting them know how much you appreciated them, enjoyed working with them, and any encouragement at all is really appreciated
But definitely do not talk smack about the agency where you still work and where he used to work.
Everyone I’ve ever contacted after they were laid off has expressed gratitude that I reached out. People don’t want to feel like they’ve been disappeared
Ask them how they knew Ted.
PLEASE REACH OUT. I’ve been laid off before and it hurts when people you’ve worked with treat you like a social leper once you’re gone.
Absolutely reach out immediately. It means the world to people who are laid off or let go for any reason to hear receive support. It’s a time when you question yourself and your abilities. You feel great shame. The kindest thing you can do is let them know that you’re still a friend and you care. Hell even if you weren’t close it’s the human thing to do. I’ve called folks I didn’t know very well just to check in after they were fired or laid off. They need to understand that it’s not necessarily a reflection upon them. Good people lose their jobs every day. And awful people somehow stick around at agencies forever. It’s often very difficult to explain. But through time and effort they will persevere. Let them know they were appreciated and won’t be forgotten after they’re gone. Offer up your contacts & try to help them land somewhere else. They need your friendship and generosity. Pay it forward. One day you might need it too.
Be human. Text them and go for a coffee