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Unexpected life changes that became blessings in disguise - What's your story?

I never expected to be laid off from my comfortable office job at 33, but looking back, it was the push I needed to pursue my passion. At first, I was devastated and terrified. I had bills to pay and a lifestyle I was accustomed to. I navigated the uncertainty by cutting expenses, leaning on my support network, and investing time in building new skills. Ended up being such a blessing in disguise for me. What's an unexpected turn your life has taken that ended up being a blessing in disguise? How did you navigate through the initial uncertainty?

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Learningmind

Stealth

2 months ago

Did you join new firm. I'm about to experience it, 1 month into it did not do anything so far. I'm thinking to explore some ideas
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TezBilla

Infosys

2 months ago

Happened with me in March when it was my last working month, I was asked to resign or work in PIP. I got a job next month but it took another month to get an offer. I had maintained emergency fund of 1 lac which was life savior (although it has to be of 6 month salary fund). I am happy that they put me in that condition and I was offered a satisfactory package.
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