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Barbara Jamelli-Sefchik's layoff left her frozen for days, but it gave her time to taste what's possible when she's free to do what she's good at.

Career coaches say that "there's nothing to be ashamed of" when it comes to discussing your job loss with a hiring manager.

A little guilt about leaving your job is normal, but setting boundaries is imperative. Saying no to new requests and preparing a replacement can help.

"People who have those diversified skill sets are those who are far less likely to be let go," says David Lewis, the CEO of an HR consulting company.

Workers who are "career cushioning" are looking to add an extra layer of security during uncertain economic times.

Tech firms are slashing thousands of roles to cut costs. This ex-Shopify employee saw being laid off as an opportunity to start a business.

When conducting layoffs, leaders need to take responsibility and express empathy. Elon Musk did neither when he cut 3,700 jobs at Twitter.

Layoff fears are mounting, but one engineer says being laid off two years ago transformed how they see themselves and work.

People are speaking openly on social media about their layoffs to break the stigma associated with losing a job.

"As an HR leader, it's upsetting and draining to go through this," said Jana Galbraith, who took time off after announcing a layoff once to recover.