It's been a year since I was laid off from my role as a product manager at a well-respected company, and the pain still lingers. I had a promising career trajectory, and my product was well-loved by customers, friends, and family. After the layoff, I managed to find a new position at a startup, but it's not the same. The product here feels like a grift, and I often find myself longing for the validation and excitement I had before. I avoid LinkedIn because seeing my former colleagues thrive only amplifies my feelings of inadequacy. I struggle to explain my current job to friends without feeling embarrassed. I question whether this sadness and fear of missing out will ever fade, and I wish I could simply appreciate having a job again.
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