I don’t believe in regret. It’s a wasted emotion. We all make mistakes; the goal is to learn from them and grow. Spending time thinking “what if” or how you “should have” done something does not improve the situation; learning from it does.

After my layoff, the hardest thing for me to deal with was the uncertainty. I had been unemployed before, but it had always been my choice, which gave me the opportunity to prepare myself for the challenges ahead.

Ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu, said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” I realized that taking the first step is the hardest part.​

I’ve entertained the idea of starting a blog for a while. I was laid off from my job as a Senior Marketing Project Manager in early 2023. Even with many years of experience, I struggled to find work in my field.