Rawan
- A Meta employee built a social-media following by sharing career advice on TikTok and Instagram.
- But she was laid off last November after three years in data strategy and product marketing.
- Now she's working as a creator while she decides whether to go back to corporate work.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rawan, a social-media creator who was laid off by Meta in November. Insider is keeping Rawan's last name anonymous to protect her privacy. The following has been edited for length and clarity.