I was recently laid off from my role after 10 months at the company, and while they cited performance reasons, I suspect my prioritization of family played a significant role. I had been putting in long hours, managing multiple workstreams and products, but it felt like my efforts went unappreciated. My manager often shifted expectations, stating that my performance would be evaluated based on what I could get to a defined state rather than a completed state, which was frustrating. Despite my attempts to communicate and unblock engineering teams, there were misunderstandings that led to issues with implementations that were out of my control. I took my child to daycare and prioritized his time over my work, which I believe contributed to their decision to let me go. Now, I'm facing a managed exit with severance and a few weeks left before my official last day. This experience has been tough on my mental health, and I find myself questioning my self-worth and identity after being laid off for the first time. I'm anxious about the job market and how long I might be unemployed, especially since I've always supported myself since graduating. I'm reaching out to see if anyone else has gone through something similar and how they coped. I could really use some support or advice during this challenging time.