Now What? - Life after redundancy

Small talk is meant to be harmless. Weather chat. Mild nodding. A quick “busy week?” and everyone carries on with their life. But in redundancy it can feel like a contact sport. Because one minute you’re making conversation at “the things” (kids clubs, dog walks, community stuff, awkward queues) and the next someone drops the trapped question: 'So… what do you do?' In this episode I unpack...

Disappointed by a job rejection, a “thanks but no thanks” email, or life generally pressing the nope button? Same. In this episode of Now What: Life After Redundancy , I talk through how I handle disappointment in real time from the job hunt trenches. Over the festive break I spotted a role that felt like a perfect fit, tailored my CV and cover letter like my future depended on it… and got rejecte...

New year’s resolutions are meant to feel hopeful but somehow they often land like a performance review you did not ask for. In this episode I unpack why we love a fresh start, why January pressure is so loud and what a healthy resolution actually looks like when real life is tired, messy and occasionally held together by snack based optimism. We talk about the difference between gentle intention a...

'Tell us about a time you failed.' It’s one of the most uncomfortable interview questions — and it hits even harder when you’re already navigating redundancy, uncertainty and too much thinking time. In this episode, recorded in the strange Christmas in-between days, I talk about preparing for interviews while juggling festive chaos, worst-case scenarios, and the quiet pressure to have ever...

In today’s episode, we’re tackling the wild world of advice — the good, the bad, and the “did you really just tell me to manifest a new job?” variety. Being made redundant seems to unlock a hidden level where everyone becomes a life coach, whether you’ve asked for it or not. So this episode breaks down how to figure out which advice is genuinely helpful… and which belongs in the recycling. We’ll w...

Feeling stuck? Buying things you absolutely don’t need? Wondering why Amazon drivers now greet you by name? Same. In this episode, I dive into the very real (and very sneaky) world of dopamine chasing — the quick hits, the impulsive spending, the “this will fix me” purchases we all make when life feels uncertain, especially after redundancy. We’re talking: 🎯 Self-soothing by shopping 🔄 The Amazo...

Ever wondered how people manage to hold down two full-time jobs at the same time? Is it the rise of remote work? Witchcraft? A very understanding boss? Or just the modern equivalent of trying to dual-wield lightsabres without cutting off your own arm? In this episode, I dive into the world of overemployment — the surprisingly common practice of running more than one full-time job simultaneously. T...

Low days hit harder when you’re going through redundancy. One minute you’re powering through job applications, and the next you’re staring at your CV like it’s personally betrayed you. In this episode, I talk through how to actually spot a low day before it sweeps you away and what practical steps you can take to get yourself back into gear - even if your internal energy bar is flashing red. With...

So you lose your job… and somehow end up doing more laundry, cooking, ironing and school prep than ever before. How does that happen? In this episode, I dig into what really goes on when redundancy quietly turns you into the default housekeeper — even when that was never the plan. I talk about juggling job searching with the endless list of “useful” tasks, how the 5-in-50 method keeps me on track,...

Redundancy can make the Christmas season feel heavier — and those perfect adverts don’t help. This episode I talk about the adverts I've seen, how they affect your confidence, and the mindset shift that makes the biggest difference.

What do your hobbies say about you when you’re standing at the crossroads after redundancy? In this episode, Steeby unpacks a relatable Reddit post about adding hobbies to your CV and why something so small can stir up big questions about identity, confidence and self-worth. From video games to sewing, we talk about the personal parts of our lives we’re often told to hide — and how they can actual...

Redundancy will have you questioning everything — your career, your skills, and whether you should finally run away to join the world of professional yodelling. So in this episode, I dive into a brilliant r/UKJobs thread where real people share the jobs they genuinely love . Their stories — from pilots to librarians to people who somehow enjoy spreadsheets — helped me rethink my own direction and...

Feeling stuck in a constant loop of comparing your life, your job, or your progress to everyone else’s? In this episode, Steeby breaks down the comparison spiral  — why it happens, how it steals your energy, and what you can do to finally escape it. You’ll learn how to: Recognise when comparison is taking over Shift from “why them”  to “what now” Turn envy into action Redefine success on your own...

That first morning after redundancy hits differently. No alarm, no meetings, no emails — just a strange quiet that feels both freeing and frightening. In this episode, I talk about a structure that has helped me in the emotional aftermath of losing a job, the temptation to rush into “doing,” and the slow, uncertain process of finding my rhythm again.

Join Steeby as the stall is set out to answer the question 'Now what?'. 'Now What?' is about life after the big changes — the uncertain middle where you’re not who you were, and not yet who you’ll become. I’m sharing my real-time journey through redundancy, parenting, and rebuilding a sense of self — with a few detours into the things that keep me sane and smiling.