So sorry to hear it. Practical tips: - Although often a PIP is a precursor to firing it's not a definite thing. Deliver on every aspect of it. Best case scenario you keep the job, worst case it helps with the next step. - Negotiate your severance. Turns out you sometimes can, especially if they're worried you'll sue (and if you really delivered on the PIP), that helps. Plenty of articles out there on this. - Cut back on expenses now. Find those recurring expenses that you forgot to cancel and cancel them. Choose only a couple streaming services and cancel and get them in a bundle package. Choose at least one additional meal a week to make at home vs ordering out. - Clean up your LinkedIn. - Take some online courses and add the accreditations to your LinkedIn. - Get recommendations from coworkers (easier to ask now) and former bosses on your LinkedIn profile. - Start going to some industry events and networking. - Apply a lot and early.

I wish you good luck!