What is level up?
Level Up is an in-person community that combines career, health, and wellness services to keep professionals motivated through layoffs. Losing a job is more than a financial setback—it can take a major emotional toll. We provide structure, support, and momentum so you have a place to land and can get re-employed faster.
Why level up?
Our mission is to replace the isolation and uncertainty of job loss with clarity, connection, and community. We help laid-off professionals regain confidence, rebuild purpose, and re-enter the workforce stronger than ever.
Who is level up For?
Level Up is for professionals navigating layoffs—whether you’ve just been let go or have been unemployed for a while. Most layoffs happen through no fault of your own, and we’re here to give you the structure and support to move forward.
BORN FROM ISOLATION. BUILT FOR BELONGING.
+ Level Up was created by me, Zaid Arafat, in response to something personal. After being laid off from a place I loved, I found myself with no structure, no accountability, no clear next steps, but a ton of drive.
+ Job applications felt like a black hole, interviews were rare, networking felt fake, and outplacement services felt impersonal.
+ The emotional toll was steep. I slipped into isolation, shame, and burnout, and heard the same from others. I recognized there was a massive gap between what existed and what people truly needed.
+ I needed real structure, real people, and a physical place to regain momentum. So I built one - for myself and for everyone else navigating the same isolating, uncertain layoff experience.
LAYOFFS DON’T JUST TAKE AWAY INCOME.
+ Day 0: Laid Off - Exit email, vague HR packet, “Good luck!” [Typical Feelings: shock, panic, grief]
+ Week 1: Disconnected - Job board, LinkedIn scramble [Typical Feelings: isolation, confusion, shame]
+ Weeks 2-3: Fatigue - Job board burnout, no accountability, resume edits [Typical Feelings: self-doubt, loneliness, spiral]
+ Month 1-2: Fog - Inconsistent outreach, sporadic networking [Typical Feelings: loss of routine, low confidence]
+ Month 3+: Drift - Ghosted applications, rejection silence [Typical Feelings: depression, apathy, detachment]
THE LEVEL UP DIFFERENCE.
+ Premium in-person space to be productive, feel supported, and regain momentum.
+ Daily structure, routine, focus, and accountability.
+ A like-minded driven community. Surrounded by people who get it and are motivated to rise again.
+ Real-life support: resume help, interview prep, salary negotiations, career shifts, guest speakers, industry panels, and networking opportunities.
+ Integrated health and wellness programming in both group and 1-on-1 formats
+ Daily group wellness check-ins, yoga, community lunches, and meditation workshops.
+ Individual sessions with career coaches, therapists, and other experts.