I got laid off from Meta as a low performer. I wish people told me to budget, downsize, and create a plan immediately.

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Brittney Ball says it's important to create an action plan immediately after your layoff.

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When I was laid off from Meta 4 years ago, I didn't know what would come next. But then I pivoted to my dream career.

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The author was laid off from Meta.

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I was a Meta HR manager before getting laid off. If I could speak to my younger self, here's what I'd tell her.

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Chikara Kennedy founded her own company after being laid off from Meta.

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Meta layoffs: A timeline of the company's staff cuts and hiring freezes

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Instagram, WhatsApp, and Reality Labs are the latest divisions to be hit by layoffs at Meta.

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