Who do I ask for a reference after a layoff? - 5 weeks in

My manager was laid off too and I am unsure who to use as a reference. I do not usually post, so bear with me. A colleague offered to vouch for me.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 5 months ago, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

Use a professional network to find a former manager. Many will still write a note.