I was shocked to be laid off from my tech job — but I quickly realized it was a dream come true

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Lucas Frischmann has worked in tech for over 20 years.

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My fiancé was laid off months ago, and he's in debt. I'm now overworking myself to make ends meet.

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The author, left, and her fiancé are struggling with money after he was laid off.

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If you've been laid off or fired, here's what you should tell employers in your next job interview

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Prospective employers are usually more understanding of layoffs but you'll need to do better explaining away a firing.

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I was laid off after 25 years of working my way up in the insurance industry. It was the best thing to happen to me.

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The author was laid off after 25 years.

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How a woman landed a role at Google with the help of her viral job application video

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Mariana Kobayashi first applied for a role at Google in June 2023.

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I got laid off from my dream job at LinkedIn. 6 months later, I got an offer from Google for almost double the salary.

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Mariana Kobayashi in front of the LinkedIn logo

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An Amazon senior leader says to think very carefully before relocating for a new job — you may regret it

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Brandon Southern advises you to think carefully before relocating.

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