Valerie Lockhart
- Valerie Lockhart has struggled to find work since being laid off by Morgan Stanley in March 2025.
- Despite applying to more than 500 jobs and landing some interviews, she's still waiting for an offer.
- She said the search has taken a financial toll on her family, and she had to start a GoFundMe campaign.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Valerie




