All of my friends seem to have surpassed me in salary over the last few years while I’ve taken a pay cut then got laid off. I feel like a loser.

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Money shouldn’t define who you are.

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Do not chase money - it will not fulfill you .

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Comparison is a thief of joy. I’ve been in similar situations 10 years ago, but now I’m happy

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You’re not a loser! Sometimes we face setbacks in our career, but those experiences don’t mean we’re losers or that we can’t ever get back up again.

I know a lot of people who’ve been laid off before and I never saw them as losers or blamed them for their circumstances. Sometimes these things happen and it sucks. There will be other opportunities and jobs though and you’ll be working for the next few decades anyway at least… so try not to sweat it. A lot can happen.

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