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goodgirl12732323's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Thinking

    I’ve been grappling with the reality that my dreams of having kids may never come to fruition because of the current economic climate. After experiencing three layoffs in a short span, I’ve faced significant mental health challenges, which have led me to reevaluate my life choices. I was once hopeful about adopting if my career took a positive turn, but now I feel financially unprepared and emotionally drained. Finding a partner who shares my vision for the future feels nearly impossible in today’s job and dating markets. I’ve had to mourn the idea of not being able to support a child, both financially and emotionally, while also caring for my aging parents and worrying about their potential medical expenses. It’s disheartening to think that my bloodline might end with me, especially when I know there are many millennial women like me who desire to have children but are held back by economic instability. It’s a tough reality to face.

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Planning Thinking

    I recently got laid off from my role in tech support, and it's been a tough journey navigating the job market. I had initially enrolled in a coding bootcamp during a time when ChatGPT was just gaining traction. Back then, we were told there was a massive demand for tech talent, especially in cybersecurity, and that these bootcamps were the way to go. However, after my layoff, I've been reflecting on the promises made by those who promoted these bootcamps. It feels like they sold us a dream that hasn't materialized. Employers seem to be shirking their responsibility to hire people like us who invested time and money into training. It's frustrating to see so many of us struggling while companies continue to outsource and lay off staff. I can't help but wonder where those advocates of coding bootcamps are now. They made it sound so easy to break into tech, but the reality is much harsher. I just want to have a conversation with them about the current state of the job market and the expectations placed on workers.

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