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- A Gen Xer became a stay-at-home dad in the mid-2000s after being laid off from his job.
- After getting divorced a few years ago, he realized he'd eventually need to return to the workforce.
- But he's struggled to find jobs he's qualified for and may have to delay his return to work.
In the mid-2000s, Dan was let go from his job at a financial firm. He's been out of the workforce ever since.