I lost my job... Now what? | Two Years Later...

thanks for watching ✨ Two years after being laid off, I'm reflecting on the experience and what I felt and learned along the way. How I landed on my feet and ended up so much better off 💖

[Elizabeth-lhgu]

I am a Montrealer, who just happened to find you on YouTube 5 months after I was laid off. The difference between you and I was that I was 61yrs. old and was laid off after 33yrs, of working at the same place. I too felt lost and insecure (who would hire me at my age?). Well, I kept following your journey, and it gave me the courage to know I wasn't alone in my journey. Even with our age difference, you inspired me. I went back to school and now at 63 yrs. old I have a job in a different field, Enjoying my new job and increased my income. Being laid off was the best thing that happened to me. Now the question is did I just happen to find you when I needed it or does the universe just work in mysterious ways....LOL. I am proud of you and very proud of myself too. ❤

[angelafairbanks]

I got laid off last May, as a technical writer. I wanted to try full-time independent contracting and that was the whole plan, husband was ready to make it work too…when a recruiter from a civil engineering company reached out. Now I am in a position where I can apply my biology AND technical communication degrees, and it came out of nowhere. It was scary. But it was worth it.

[TexasGal.]

You also set yourself up for success by paying off your student loan debt when you were employed. You are an inspiration, Zoe! Thank you for continuing to inspire!😊

[karencheung]

I watched your video when I was in my lowest point in my life, jobless and being cheated. Two years later, I’m so glad that things are so much better for us now

[Luxedeb]

I was laid off at the end of last year, all while dealing with a breakup and a big move. So many life changes happened at once. I felt so sad, stressed, anxious, scared for the future but things are looking up! I accepted a new offer today🎉 Anyone going thru a lay off, stay strong and remember everyday is a new chance for opportunities! ❤️

[porscheGT]

I'm a male subscriber and I stumbled upon the channel while looking up personal finance videos. I've stay for your honesty and openness with everything in your life along with being transparent with your financial journey.

[Alex-ojcg]

Zoe, I worked for two startups very early in my career and I swore to myself I would NEVER work for a startup again. They take so much out of you--more so than any other job I had--primarily because it is, as you said, their everything. It becomes even worse when the founders or your superiors are micromanagers and have trouble seeing work as valuable when viewed through their own personal lens.

I find that people who start startups are used to excelling in life to some degree, and therefore believe THEIR way of doing things is the only path towards success when this simply isn't the case. When working with people like this, it is nearly impossible to thrive if you have a different opinion on how things should be done. Sometimes, it isn't that the deliverable is poorly done, it just isn't what they perceive as valuable lol.

I've been subscribed to your channel since 2022 and it's been such a fun journey seeing you and your channel grow so much in that time!

[_vkcs]

I got fired from my corporate job last week and this video had me in tears 😭 I'm very scared of the future and all the unknowns, but I'm so grateful for you giving me the hope and encouragement I need to start building my new life 🥺💕

[Oscarnodwannabe]

I'm so proud of you Zoe! You're an inspiration!

[hiyaitsemmi]

You are so amazing and inspirational, you are incredible for taking life into your hands and making your dreams come true. Thank you for all your content and I always look forward to a new video being posted!!

[poppycalliope]

You have come soo far Zoe! Your hard work and dedication will always pay off 🙌 ❤️✨️

[ednabasanze]

So proud of your journey, Zoe! I’ve been watching your videos for the past 2 years, and I’m impressed by your articulate communication, watching your videos is always comforting, like a big sister! Happy new year :)

[courtneymiller]

That video is how I found you and probably many others. It's crazy how those low moments can catapult you to a greater purpose and more freedom :) congrats girl on your amazing journey

[amcooper]

Zoe, thank you so much for all of your content! I recently got laid off for a similar reason except the new position they opened up had a lower salary (so I guess budget-related). I also had a STRONG intuitive feeling months prior that it was going to happen. I'm actually so excited because I feel this is the universe's way of leading me to my actual life mission. Corporate definitely ain't written in the stars for me! Sending so much love xx

[JolenEE]

I teared up during this video. I found you right before your lay off video. Viewing it now I see how lost you were. And now look at you. You are doing so well and you've grown so much. Thanks for staying true to you and being you always. ❤

[NickellesNook]

Wow it’s been two years!?! I remember the original video like it was yesterday! And look at you now! Absolutely 💖💖💖
So proud of you and your journey so far.

[KaylanKerbler]

Yes!!! Loved this video. I left my job by choice 2 years ago because I was extremely unhappy there. I took a chance on myself and struggled for a long time. Getting a corporate job again and having that stability always sounded great but in the end taking a chance on yourself or following your true passion is always worth it💖

[wlyssa]

This vid was so full of empowerment and wisdom, but "this happened FOR you, not TO you" resonated with me SO much. Thank you for having the courage to be real and upfront with us, both then and now. You are so relatable in these moments of honesty, and so much of what you've said here, I've experienced or can relate to. So, thank you! xx

[siobhanod]

So proud of you Zoe. I remember that video well and imagine all that pain led to more peace and prosperity ❤

[TonyaS]

you should be so proud of yourself in how far you've come! There is no shame in getting laid off because it probably will happen to each of us at some point in our lives and you're right, it's so important to took at finding purpose in that and the silver lining while at the same time not ignoring the hard feelings that often come with it as well. It can feel devastating at the time, but usually everything does work out OK! Cheers to two years!