Your job can’t love you back — but that doesn’t mean a layoff won’t hurt. This week, I’m joined by Ilana Dunn, host of Seeing Other People and one of the most thoughtful voices on dating, self-worth, and navigating major life transitions online. Ilana went through a layoff herself, and together we unpack what happens when your career rug gets pulled out from under you. We talk about the emotional whiplash of layoffs, why so many high performers get cut, and how to rethink your identity when the job you built your life around disappears. We also dig into career pivots — how to tell when one is a strategic move versus a fear-based reaction. We get into: - Why layoffs are rarely personal (even when they feel devastating) - The grief, shame, and panic no one warns you about - Rebuilding confidence after being “cut” - When a career pivot is actually a power move - Why tying your self-worth to your job will always backfire Follow Ilana on Instagram and check out her podcast Seeing ...