I Was Laid Off At 58 | This Is My Story
The Raw Truth! After reaching the one-year anniversary of being laid off from my job, I'm finally ready to share the story I couldn't bring myself to tell—until now.
On February 23, 2024, I was let go from a startup I loved. I'd just received a glowing review. I was preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe. I had no warning. And yet, in the span of a 10-minute video call, everything I thought I could count on was gone.
In this video, I open up about what it felt like to lose my job at 58, the emotions that followed, and the lessons I’ve learned through grief, healing, and starting over. I talk candidly about identity, trauma, and what happens when a company that claims to be a family suddenly erases you.
If you've experienced a sudden layoff, job insecurity, or the daunting challenge of starting over in your late 50s or beyond—you are not alone. I have felt lighter now that I’ve told my story.
📣 I've finally shared a new update, discussing how things have been since this first video was made. You can see the follow-up here:
• TWO YEARS After the Layoff. This Is the Li...
Chapters:
00:00 – One Year Later
01:10 – The Morning Everything Changed
04:58 – The Layoff Call
06:50 – I Was Erased 6 Days Before A Huge Trip
13:00 – Ageism and Belonging
17:00 – Lessons I’ll Never Forget
21:00 – What’s Next
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