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I got laid off from Meta 3 years ago and spiraled. Here's why it was a blessing in disguise — and what I wish someone had told me then.
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Emily Pitcher, laid off from Meta in 2023, describes her journey from job-search struggles to success as an indie game developer and content creator, emphasizing how the setback ultimately benefited her career.
I got laid off from Meta 3 years ago and spiraled. Here's why it was a blessing in disguise — and what I wish someone had told me then.
Emily Pitcher says a conversation with a Meta employee changed how she felt about her layoff.
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Emily Pitcher was laid off from her content design job at Meta in 2023.
After struggling to find another job, she pivoted to indie game development and content creation.
Pitcher says showing her work before it's ready and learning new skills helped her succeed.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Emily Pitcher, a 26-year-old game developer and content creator b
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