Getting laid off from tech broke my heart. A job seeker support group helped me bounce back with a senior Fortune 100 role.

07/16/2025, 6:08 AM
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Getting laid off from tech broke my heart. A job seeker support group helped me bounce back with a senior Fortune 100 role.

Courtesy of Amy Ma

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Amy Ma, who is in her 30s and from New Jersey. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

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