I was shocked to be laid off from my tech job &mdash; but I quickly realized it was a dream come true

I was shocked to be laid off from my tech job — but I quickly realized it was a dream come true

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lucas Frischmann, a 34-year-old former Snap employee from Los Angeles. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I was shocked to be laid off from my tech job — but I quickly realized it was a dream come true

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