Know Your Safety Net
Losing your job doesn't mean losing everything. Find unemployment benefits, healthcare options, and support resources specific to your state - all in one place, completely free.
Join or Die AI provides free state-by-state resources for workers affected by AI displacement. Coverage includes unemployment benefits (weekly amounts from $45 to $823 depending on state), healthcare options (Marketplace, Medicaid, COBRA), career pivot guides, AI tools cheat sheets, and weekly free office hours Q&A sessions. All 50 states plus DC are covered.
Source: What About AI?
What You'll Find
Unemployment Benefits
- Weekly benefit ranges ($45 - $823 depending on state)
- How long benefits last (14 - 30 weeks)
- Direct links to file your claim
Healthcare Options
- Marketplace enrollment info
- Medicaid eligibility and income limits
- COBRA and mini-COBRA details
Weekly Office Hours
- Free weekly Zoom Q&A sessions
- Get your questions answered live
- Join the next session
Free Guides & Cheat Sheets
- AI tools, resumes, career pivots
- Ghost job detection, unbossing survival
- Browse all guides below
Free Guides & Cheat Sheets
Actionable guides from the What About AI? podcast to help you navigate career transitions, use AI tools effectively, and protect yourself in the changing job market.
Claude Cowork Cheat Sheet
Desktop AI agent setup and security guide
Read guideAI Tools Cheat Sheet
Which AI to use for what — Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok
Read guideSoftware Career Guide
Navigate the developer job market downturn
Read guideGreat Unbossing Guide
Protect yourself from middle management layoffs
Read guideAI Resume Guide
Beat AI screening and get interviews
Read guideGhost Jobs Guide
Detect and avoid fake job postings
Read guideAIxiety Pivot Guide
Career pivots when AI threatens your role
Read guideNeed More Help?
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Join Office HoursDisclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and may not reflect the most current policies. Always verify details with official state agencies before making decisions. Last updated: January 2026.