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Post Layoff Life

Nov
30
Are We Actually Better Off? Tiny House Budget vs Our Old Life

Are We Actually Better Off? Tiny House Budget vs Our Old Life

Eleven months ago, I was laid off, after 14 years at my job. I started documenting our journey via this
4 min read
Nov
23
This Actually Worked | 11 Months After My Layoff in 399 Square Feet

This Actually Worked | 11 Months After My Layoff in 399 Square Feet

Eleven months ago, a layoff could have sent us into full-on panic mode. Instead, we sold our traditional house, moved into 399 square feet, and quietly changed the math of our life. This isn’t a “quit your job” story—it’s the honest version of how this actually worked for us.
5 min read
Nov
02
This Week Did NOT Go As Planned - Tiny House Reality Check

This Week Did NOT Go As Planned - Tiny House Reality Check

The real story of our 'sideways' week: contractors disappearing, wrong deliveries, and finding small wins amidst the chaos of tiny house living - day 59.
4 min read
Oct
12
Layoff to Tiny House: Real Costs | Week 39 Post-Layoff

Layoff to Tiny House: Real Costs | Week 39 Post-Layoff

One year after a layoff announcement, we're 30 days into tiny house living. Here are the real numbers: what we spent before, what we're spending now, and the one-time costs we planned for.
5 min read
Sep
07
View from screened porch showing feet resting while looking through open French doors into tiny house living room

Not what we expected: Getting our keys and first look inside | Week 35 Post-layoff

Getting our keys and first look inside our tiny house after 76 days of waiting - plus the Labor Day surprise that changed everything. Here's the real story of utilities, orientation, and our first look inside as actual owners.
5 min read
Aug
17
A graphic of a clock face with the words "FINAL COUNTDOWN" in bold red text, symbolizing the last few days of a long wait.

The Final Countdown: Trash Miracles, Clean Sheets & a New Life | Week 32 - Post layoff

Our chaotic countdown to a new life brought unexpected rewards—from trash miracles to clean sheets. Join our journey to a life with less hustle and more peace!
4 min read
Aug
10
A photo of the empty lot where our tiny home will be delivered, symbolizing the future and the next step in our journey.

The Year of the Wait: Our Chaotic Journey to a Slower Life | Week 31 - Post layoff

Our chaotic year of waiting taught us valuable lessons. Join our midlifehood journey through the messiness of transition and the rewards of a slower life.
3 min read
Aug
03
Two small dogs (one white and scruffy, one black and white) lay on a concrete patio with leashes, looking out at a lake and trees in the distance.

Less Hustle, More Life: How Our Downsize GAVE Us Time (and a Lot Less Anxiety!) | Week 30 Post-layoff

Less hustle, more life. Remember those days? The ones where your calendar was jam-packed, where "free time" was
5 min read
Jul
27
A quiet tree-lined country road with sunlight at the end, symbolizing slow, intentional progress.

When You Don’t Know What You’ll Do All Day | Week 29 Post-layoff

There’s this quiet fear people don’t talk about when they leave full-time work: What if I don’t know what to do with my days?
4 min read
Jul
20
Peaceful lake reflection at sunrise in tiny home community showing the slower pace of Week 28

When Vacation Mode Becomes Real Life | Week 28 Post-layoff

Four weeks in our tiny rental, time is flying in slow motion. Here's what we're learning about vacation feelings, morning routines, and finding rhythm.
5 min read