After being laid off from a long-term journalism job, the author initially faced an identity crisis but turned to freelance writing as a temporary measure. This unexpected shift eventually blossomed into a fulfilling full-time career. The experience illuminated the author's resilience and adaptability, demonstrating that a professional setback can lead to greater personal achievements and satisfaction. Five years later, the author reflects on their journey positively, having built a robust freelance business that fosters a sense of pride and accomplishment.
I was called into a corporate office I'd never been to so a human-resources employee I'd never met could slide a packet of information about my layoff across the desk.
I faced practical challenges and an even bigger identity crisis, wondering what I'd done to find myself in this situation.
Soon, I realized the hardest part of being laid off would be overcoming my new feelings of professional (and, by extension, personal) valuelessness.
Freelancing helped me find a new path, and five years later, I'm freelancing full-time - and I'm proud of the career I've built for myself.
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