What to say to your someone when someone gets laid off

This doesn’t define you.

Why it works: empathetic reassurance

You didn’t deserve that.

Why it works: warm validating

I’m here for you—whatever you need.

Why it works: warm presence

That must’ve been really shocking—I’m sorry.

Why it works: empathetic attuned

It’s okay to take a beat and process this.

Why it works: empathetic grounding

I’m really glad you told me—how are you holding up?

Why it works: warm check-in

You’re not alone in this—I’ve got you.

Why it works: warm reassurance

That kind of news can hit hard—I’m really sorry.

Why it works: empathetic attuned

It makes sense if you feel off right now.

Why it works: empathetic validating

You don’t have to rush yourself into the next step.

Why it works: empathetic calming

I’m here for whatever you need next.

Why it works: empathetic support

I’m really sorry this happened to you.

Why it works: warm support

This is tough—I’m with you.

Why it works: warm solidarity

I can only imagine how that felt.

Why it works: empathetic validating

We’ll figure out next steps together.

Why it works: friendly supportive

Take today to reset—you’ve earned that.

Why it works: friendly light

Take the time you need—no pressure to figure it out today.

Why it works: warm gentle

I’m here to listen anytime you want to talk.

Why it works: warm presence

We can brainstorm when you’re ready.

Why it works: friendly forward

Take a day or two if you can—no need to rush.

Why it works: friendly gentle

That sucks—I’m here.

Why it works: friendly casual

Sorry you have to deal with this.

Why it works: friendly simple

Take it one step at a time.

Why it works: calm grounding

There’s no rush on the next move.

Why it works: calm reassurance

You’ll land somewhere good.

Why it works: calm forward

Just focus on what’s in front of you.

Why it works: calm grounding

You’ll bounce back.

Why it works: direct confident

Let’s talk when you’re ready.

Why it works: direct supportive

I’m here if you need anything.

Why it works: direct support

We can look at options when you’re ready.

Why it works: direct forward

You’ll get through this.

Why it works: direct reassurance

That’s really rough—I’m sorry.

Why it works: friendly casual

I’m in your corner.

Why it works: friendly supportive

One step at a time—you’ll get through this.

Why it works: calm grounding

Give yourself some space to process.

Why it works: calm steady

Things will settle with a bit of time.

Why it works: calm reassurance

No pressure on figuring out next moves right away.

Why it works: calm grounding

I’m here if you want to talk.

Why it works: direct simple

We can figure out next steps when you’re ready.

Why it works: direct forward

Take some time first—no rush.

Why it works: direct grounded

I’m available if you need anything.

Why it works: direct support

We’ll sort it out.

Why it works: direct reassuring

You’ll find something good again.

Why it works: direct confident

I’m sorry this happened.

Why it works: direct simple