Losing a job means losing your routine—and often the connections you had with coworkers. Here’s how to keep (and develop) your community as you move into a new role. If you’ve ever faced a layoff, you’re familiar with the emotional roller coaster that follows. After logging out of Slack, shutting down your laptop, and saying goodbye to colleagues, one of the most challenging aspects of job loss can be the isolation and loneliness that follows.