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I got laid off from Meta 3 years ago and spiraled. Here's why it was a blessing in disguise — and what I wish someone had told me then.

A laid off Meta employee shares how losing her job helped her launch a successful entrepreneurial career. She shares advice for navigating layoffs.

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I got laid off from Meta 3 years ago and spiraled. Here's why it was a blessing in disguise — and what I wish someone had told me then.A laid off Meta employee shares how losing her job helped her launch a successful entrepreneurial career. She shares advice for navigating layoffs.
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