I’ve been laid off twice and both times felt like a gut punch, even when I knew it was coming. Why does it feel so personal, even in a numbers game? How did you bounce back after a layoff?

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S😥rry about your losses. I was let go twice. The losses never marched the best job I ever had, law enforcement. Don't give up. Ask God for guidance. You'll find the job to be yours.

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It feels personal because you actually care. You bounce back by taking one day to process (cry, get mad, feel your feelings) and then wake up the next day and jump into the deep end of finding something else. Apply as much as possible. Put your best self out there. Explore different industries and jobs you'd actually enjoy and keep trying. You'll get there. 😊

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