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Hey, it's Marielle.
Today we're talking about one of the more difficult things that can happen in your career.
Layoffs.
So often our jobs are more than just a paycheck.
They may be how we access health insurance.
And for better or worse, they can be deeply connected to our identities as a person.
How we see ourselves.
Who we spend time with.
If you're at a job for long enough, you may have a lot of friends there.
And then one day, suddenly, maybe unexpectedly, it all ends.
Octavia Gorodima is a career coach and author of the book Prep, Push, Pivot.
She's worked with folks across industries, at Fortune 500 companies,