I was recently laid off for the first time at 23 years old. I worked in marketing for a company that decided to outsource SEO, which was my entire role. Although I didn't enjoy the job from the start, I appreciated the remote work flexibility and my supportive bosses, so I stuck it out for 11 months. Now, with severance in hand, I’m left questioning if my performance played a part in this decision, even though they didn't mention it. It feels like a significant setback for me, and I'm struggling with the emotions of it all. Is this how it always feels when you get laid off?