when i was laid off in 2024, i had a contract job lined up. it was a job that found me, and though it was originally for three months, it carried me all the way through to last week. the experience was unexpected, as friends and former colleagues (most who were also laid off) crossed in and out of the office during that 14-month period as both permanent and temp employees. i'm thankful for the gentle landing, the soft transition that allowed me to boost my self-confidence and focus in on what i want my next job to look like in a way that i was unable to in the immediate aftermath of being let go.
here's to hoping that the searches and applications and interviews carry me forward sooner than later.