The Year I Got Laid Off and Found Myself (Sorta)
Description
What happens when your career hits pause… but the rest of your life keeps going?
In this honest (and sometimes funny) solo episode, Elissa reflects on the past year since getting laid off after 26 years in the workforce. From job loss grief and imposter syndrome to the weird freedom of unscheduled days and a happy dog who thinks she now lives at home forever, this is a candid look at identity, parenting, and reinvention in midlife.
Along the way, Elissa shares what surprised her most: how her daughters didn’t flinch when she stopped working, how her value was never tied to a paycheck in their eyes, and how, slowly, she’s learning to see herself that way too.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, sidelined, or simply in between roles, professionally or personally, this episode is for you.
For more reflections on parenting, career pivots, and trying to make sense of what comes next, follow along on:
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