Laura’s bravery to share so vulnerably is refreshing, approachable and so needed. Her storytelling drew me in and left me wanting more, so much so I couldn't put the book down."

~ Erin Harrigan, Erin Harrigan Coaching ~

This is a powerful story, and my heart goes out to Laura Krauss.She went through a lot. In the span of 4 minutes, she lost a job she loved along with many friendships. Losing a job is like losing a piece of yourself. It’s tough to recover. 

Laura shows us that you can get back up after loss. Inside, you will witness her courage and testimony of how one can experience loss unexpectedly and still pick up the pieces to create the next adventure in your career.

~ Deborah Brown-Volkman, Chief Career Officer & Career Goals Guru ~

Laura Krauss bares it all.

Her heart, her sadness, her anger, and her rebirth after job loss.

It is a rising-from-the-ashes story for the modern day professional, and with witty tales, sage advice, and the wisdom that comes from real experience, you will ride the roller coaster of emotions, all while saying, 'this has been me.' "

~ Robynn Storey, CEO, Storeyline Resumes and author of Career Confidence: No-BS Stories and Strategies for Finding Your Power ~

Laura has written a compelling and touching story of her own gut-wrenching journey through her layoff and a definitive field guide to help others navigate the roller coaster of emotions they will need to navigate in their layoff journey.

Laura has done a beautiful job humanizing her experience so that others can learn and grow. Exceptional read.

~ Scott MacGregor, Founder & CEO of SomethingNew LLC 

Founder of The Outlier Project 

Publisher & Editor-In-Chief of Outlier Magazine ~

It will help those supporting people affected by layoffs.

Laura’s book will have you reexamining your priorities and seeing your experiences in a new light. It will validate you and leave you with hope. That there is truly no end, rather a new beginning. As humans, we seek validation of our feelings. Laura has gifted so much of that here. Gift yourself this book. 

~ Beth Stowell Reed, Lover of Stories and Human Being ~

What I loved most about reading this book was how it allowed me to step into the author's experience—something I’ve never personally faced. The story deepened my empathy not just for the author, but for anyone who might go through a similar situation. Now, I feel equipped with a much clearer understanding if I experience others who are facing these challenges. A great read for anyone, really! We all know someone who has been here. 

~ Renee Wright, Leadership & Life Coach ~

Laura’s layoff story normalizes the all too familiar, but not spoken about, effects of corporate layoffs.

This is a must read!

~ Suzanne Roske, Vamonos Executive Coaching, author of I’m Supposed To Be Doing This: An Adult Gap Year ~

Laura’s storytelling vividly portrays the deep emotional impact of losing work relationships due to corporate decisions, and the personal trauma of being laid off. She provides a compassionate space for readers to grieve and reflect, making this book a valuable resource for anyone grappling with job loss.

~ Heather Bell, founder of Top Software Sales Performer Program for Women ~

“The Layoff Cooties” is such a great read. Laura Krauss takes you through the raw emotions of a layoff—from the backstory, the event and the what’s next. This powerful recount of being an assertive servant leader and the silence of former co-workers is a very relatable reality that resonates in corporate America. This book guides the newly unemployed on how to process emotions and change a career narrative one step at a time. Her story is ultimately about the resilience of a leader who reframes how she brings her leadership to a new audience and shows up every day in ways that she didn’t imagine. 

 ~ Sarah Manley, MA, Global Talent Marketing Executive

If your friends have been laid off, you'll need “The Layoff Cooties-It’s Them, Not You” to empathize with your friends. Either way, Laura Krauss pulls back the curtain on what happens and how it makes you feel.

~ Dr. John Page, founder, Reacher Development LLC, former pastor ~

Through her candid storytelling, Laura captures the heartache and the profound loss that comes with being let go from a job. Her honest reflections and practical advice for navigating this challenging experience make this book a must read for anyone facing similar circumstances. I know, I went through it myself as well. The book brought it all back to the forefront for me. It’s a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is a path forward. A beautifully written journey of resilience and hope. 

~ Dennis Geelen, author of The Accidental Solopreneur: From burn-out to freedom. A parable. ~

Moving and sobering, encouraging and challenging, Laura Krauss’ relatable story will resonate with anyone in today’s workforce—employees and employers alike—whose orbits include the ever-present threat of layoff. She pulls back the curtain on this very tumultuous time in her life, authentically sharing not only the rawness of her surprise and anger, but also revealing her path toward healing. “The Layoff Cooties-It’s Them, Not You” is not just about suffering a termination; it is about how to rise from the ashes of any form of rejection. Laura’s story serves as a powerful reminder that our true identity cannot be found in a career or salary, in recognition or relationships, but only in the One who always loves us unconditionally.  

~ Diane Higginbothem, Retired Colonel USAF, Christ-follower, and friend ~

Thanks to Laura Krauss for writing a guide that is so needed in the market today. This book offers a profound, definitive guide on how to be true to your identity after a difficult layoff."

~ Heidi Solomon-Orlick, Founder and CEO, GirlzWhoSell and author of Heels to Deals: How Women are Dominating in Business-to-Business Sales ~

She weaves us through the story of her layoff and how it impacted her physically as well as emotionally. It took me back to a time when I felt so many of those things through a layoff. 

She leaves no stone unturned in sharing her story, but most of all she shares her tenacity and strength and why she believes her layoff led to discovering her true purpose in life."

~ Leslie Wierich, author of The Gifts of Grief: How Four Decades of Loss Shaped My Life ~

...and the emotional, professional, and personal impact that has. It shows that no one is safe, not even top performers. She highlights a common occurrence of abandonment that often occurs with trusted friends and co-workers. She gives an accurate depiction of the trauma associated with terminations that so many can relate to. Give it a read—there is something in it for everyone who has gone through a challenging termination—something both the employee and employer can learn from."

~ Dan Goodman, Founder, Dan Goodman Employment Advisory