I got laid off from Google in my 50s and juggled 3 jobs at Trader Joe's, Lyft, and Starbucks. It was a humbling experience.

Lois Kim

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 55-year-old Kyongsook Kim, also known by her English name Lois Kim. She was laid off from Google in 2023 and worked three part-time jobs for about a year. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified her current and past employment.