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Stories of starting over
Losing a job is rarely just about the money. It shakes your sense of purpose, your routine, and sometimes your sense of self. These are honest, anonymous accounts from people who've been laid off, let go, or just lost — and found a way through.
"I got laid off on a Tuesday over a five-minute Zoom call. Fourteen years at that company. They said my position was being eliminated like that made it less personal."
Read the full story →"The worst part of unemployment isn't the money, though that's terrifying. It's not having anywhere to be. Identity is a weird thing until you lose the thing that gave you one."
Read the full story →"I've sent out 47 applications. I've heard back from 3. I'm trying to stay positive but some days the silence feels like rejection from the entire world at once."
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