I’m a marketer who has faced multiple layoffs, having been let go three times since 2024. Each time, I found myself in a role at a company that was struggling even more than the last. Two of those companies shut down within a year, and I left the last one after the entire sales team was laid off, leaving me as the only marketer. I feel like I’m too senior for junior positions, but my track record makes me seem unstable to potential employers. Honestly, I’m just exhausted from this cycle. I’ve been contemplating starting my own venture instead of continuing the job search. I’m curious if anyone here has successfully launched something after experiencing similar layoffs. I’m looking for stories of inspiration from those who have turned their situations around. If you started a business after being laid off, how old were you? Did you stay in your industry or venture into something completely different? What motivated you to keep going during the tough times?