I was laid off from a larger company after five years of service, with my last day set for June 1. I had been a top performer, ranking 4th in sales out of 27 reps, but after taking a promotion to a new division 1.5 years ago, the company decided to dissolve that entire department. They offered me a new role, but it would have meant a pay cut of over $25k, which I couldn't accept. I've been applying for jobs for over six weeks now, focusing on onsite, hybrid, and remote roles. So far, I've had interviews with five different companies: I made it to the third interview with one, the second interview with three, and I was a finalist for the remaining two. Unfortunately, I was passed over for those finalist positions because the candidates who got hired had direct experience selling the exact product, even though the products were very similar to what I currently sell. Both hiring managers mentioned that I was a great cultural fit, but they opted for someone with that specific experience. It's been really tough trying to break into other industries, and I feel frustrated with the whole job search process. I have severance until August, which gives me some breathing room, but the stress of this situation is immense. Overall, finding a job right now is proving to be quite challenging.