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Grieve. Strategize. Win. A Memoir and Playbook for the Modern Professional.
And Then I Lost
My Job
From Redundancy to Renewal
Losing your job isn’t just losing a paycheck—it’s losing a piece of your identity. Saswata Ray, PhD, walked through that fire and came out the other side with clarity, not just scars. This is the raw truth of grief, the cold strategy of survival, and the quiet wisdom of rebuilding. It’s a reminder that the storm doesn’t break you; it reveals who you truly are when the title falls away.
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Saswata Ray, PhD
A seasoned Project Management professional with 15+ years of cross-industry experience across India and New Zealand. Holding a PhD from the University of Auckland and PRINCE2 certification, Saswata has delivered complex programmes in healthcare, government, and digital transformation—and now mentors professionals through career transitions.
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Career Coaching

From Redundancy to Resilience

One-on-one coaching to navigate job loss, rebuild confidence, and craft a personalised strategy for your next career move.

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CV & LinkedIn

Get Noticed, Get Hired

ATS-optimised CVs, compelling cover letters, and a LinkedIn profile that makes you findable—not just loud.

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AI in Recruitment

Beat the Machines

Master generative AI for job applications, prompt engineering, and understand how to pass AI-driven recruitment systems.

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Speaking & Workshops

Inspire Your Team

Powerful keynotes and corporate workshops on resilience, career transitions, and winning in the modern job market.

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ABOUT THE Book
And Then I Lost My Job
From Redundancy to Renewal

This book was never planned. It arrived at the doorstep of a life that felt certain, steady, and secure. Then, without warning, that life shifted. A job was lost. And what followed was not just a search for the next role, but a deeper journey through uncertainty, reflection, and gradual understanding.

And Then I Lost My Job is both a memoir and a practical playbook. It tells the story of one professional’s experience of redundancy and renewal. But woven through that personal narrative is something far more…

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Insights From The Journey
Articles, reflections, and practical advice drawn from the pages of And Then I Lost My Job.
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Reflections on healthcare, technology, and life
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A personal writing journey. Updates from my upcoming book
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Real Stories, Real Impact

From the pages of the book to the results of coaching. Here is what readers and clients have to say.
Belinda Peddie, Senior Professional New Zealand

This book hit me right where it mattered. I have been through redundancy myself, and Saswata captures that strange mix of panic and numbness so honestly. But what I loved most was the practical side, the CV tips and networking strategies that actually work in today's market. It felt like having a mate who has been through it all sit down and say, 'Here is what I learned, and here is what might help you.' No fluff. Just real talk and real tools.

Kimmo Karsikas-Genet, Industry Leader Finland

I have read a lot of career books, but this one is different. It does not pretend that losing your job is easy or that you should just stay positive. Instead, Saswata walks you through the messy middle, the doubts, the anger, the days you just want to give up. And then he gives you a way forward. The section on AI and job applications was an eye-opener for me.

Ruth Large, Professional Mentor United Kingdom

What struck me most was how human this book felt. Saswata does not write like an expert looking down from a tower. He writes like someone who has been in the trenches and is reaching back to pull you up. The six stages of grief framework helped me understand my own reactions to career setbacks in a way I never had before.

Phillip, Senior Executive New Zealand

I picked this up expecting a standard career guide. What I got was a deeply personal story that made me feel less alone in my own struggles. Saswata's honesty about the dark days, the crying, the loss of identity, all of it, was refreshing and necessary. This is a book I will keep on my shelf and revisit whenever I need a reminder that I am more than my job title.

Rennie Sharma, Project Manager New Zealand

I reached out to Saswata when I was stuck in my job search and losing hope. Within our first conversation, he helped me see my experience differently. The CV restructuring he suggested got me three interview calls within two weeks. I honestly do not think I would have landed my current role without his help.

Raj Singh, Business Analyst India

Saswata helped me prepare for an interview that I was absolutely dreading. He ran through mock questions with me and gave me honest, constructive feedback. But what I appreciated most was his calm, reassuring presence. He did not make me feel stupid for being nervous. I got the job, and I am forever grateful.

Neha Sharma, Marketing Professional New Zealand

I had no idea how much my LinkedIn profile was holding me back until Saswata reviewed it. He pointed out gaps I had not noticed and helped me rewrite my summary in a way that actually sounded like me. Within a month, I had recruiters reaching out to me. His guidance was practical, honest, and genuinely transformative.

Anonymous, Healthcare Professional New Zealand

I was sceptical about career coaching at first. But Saswata proved me wrong. He helped me see my transferable skills in a whole new light and gave me the confidence to apply for roles I thought were out of my league. His advice on navigating AI-driven recruitment systems was particularly useful.