I’m just here to say I was laid off 1.5 years ago and now I’m starting my dream job in a week and I hope that can give some hope to someone out there. Hang in there.

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Thank you for spreading hope. More of this.

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That's amazing news! I kind of lost all hope, and most likely leaving advertising for good after 1.2 years, but rooting for you!

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Rooting for you! In or out of advertising. You’ll land in the right spot. (didn’t love when everyone was saying this to me before, but they were right, so now I’m going to be that person for a minute!)

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Congrats! I got laid off in the Spring and need a little hope myself. It's rough out there.

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Congratulations!! Best of luck in this new role. I hope its even better than what you thought.

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Congratulations!

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Yay congratulations!!!! I wish you the best of luck and happiness and peace. ♥️

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Hey, congratulations!

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Thank you for your positivity.

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Congrats!! 🎉

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That amazing! What is the job? (However much you feel comfortable revealing)

How did you survive 1.5 years jobless? I was out of a job for like 4-5 months and had to move home after obliterating my savings.

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