I got laid off yesterday from my tech job after four years of working with different teams. It’s been a tough blow, especially since I had just pushed myself to work over 12 hours a day last month. This was my first job, and now I feel completely lost about what to do next. People around me have been really supportive, offering to refer me to their contacts, but I’m struggling with my confidence and fear that I won’t be able to break back into the industry. I had so many plans, especially with my husband. We were planning to start a family soon, and his 30th birthday is next month. I wanted to surprise him with something special, but now everything feels uncertain. On top of that, I have retired parents living with us, and I’m responsible for their care. Looking back, I regret not planning for a baby last year; maybe it would have been easier to handle if I had. I just feel overwhelmed right now.