# Layoff debriefing with Jim Amos Coaching & Consulting

> A layoff is a traumatic and often unexpected event in your life that can put an enormous amount of shock and stress on you and your family. The purpose of a layoff debriefing is to give you a safe space to talk about your recent experience; to help defuse any immediate sense of anger, fear, panic, or bewilderment; process all of the emotions and concerns that arise; and when you're ready, to gently guide you in thinking about the future. All you have to do is show up and share your story. I have worked in tech for over 20 years and have personally been through 2 major layoffs. I've coached people through layoffs and other traumas in my capacity as an Engineering Manager and career coach. Disclaimer: This is not psychological therapy as I am not a licensed therapist, but this may be useful as an addition to professional therapy services. FAQ: Why are you charging a fee for this service? Like you, I'm a professional, and this is one of the ways I earn a living, by providing a service. I do all the prep and follow-up work by hand and never use any AI tools. You are getting my undivided attention. If you are not in a financial position to pay for coaching, please prioritize your immediate needs first. Consider career coaching an investment into your professional wellbeing. Coaches typically charge $220 to $550+ per hour for specialized coaching, so I believe my price is fair.

- Host: Jim Amos Coaching & Consulting
- Duration: 60 min
- Location: Google Meet
- Host time zone: America/New_York
- Confirmation: Bookings are confirmed instantly.
- Payment: required, and collected on the booking page.
- Booking page: https://cal.com/jim-amos/layoff-debriefing
- Event type id: 5781903

## Check availability

```http
GET https://api.cal.com/v2/slots?eventTypeId=5781903&start=YYYY-MM-DD&end=YYYY-MM-DD&timeZone=<IANA time zone>
cal-api-version: 2024-09-04
```

The response is `{"data":{"YYYY-MM-DD":[{"start":"<ISO 8601 with offset>"}]}}`; no API key is needed.

## Book

```http
POST https://api.cal.com/v2/bookings
cal-api-version: 2026-02-25
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "eventTypeId": 5781903,
  "start": "<UTC ISO 8601 start from the slots response>",
  "attendee": {
    "name": "…",
    "email": "…",
    "timeZone": "<IANA time zone>"
  },
  "bookingFieldsResponses": {
    "notes": "…"
  }
}
```

- Required fields: `name` (Your name), `email` (Email address)
- Optional fields: `notes` (Additional notes)
- `name` and `email` go in `attendee` and `guests` is a list of emails; every other field goes in `bookingFieldsResponses` under its name.