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- A Florida baby boomer decided that after a demoralizing layoff, remote work might be the solution.
- She said she was switched into roles she didn't want before being officially laid off.
- She's now taking coding classes to more easily find remote employment.
Jane didn't see her layoff coming.
The baby boomer worked for 17 years in various jobs at a major financial-services company in Florida.
When her office suddenly shut down a few months ago and laid off its employees, it was a shock, she said.
Insider has verified the identity and employment status of Jane, who was granted anonymity for her fears around speaking out about her past company.
The layoff left Jane frustrated: Should she stay in the industry after such a demoralizing event, or should she start over in a new industry that she might not love?