The Hardest Job Ever

Laid Off & Lost: A New Mom's Search for a New Identity


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Episode 4: Getting laid off hits hard when you’re really Type A - your career & academics have always been a huge part of your identity. Add in becoming a new mom, and suddenly you’re not just questioning your job—you’re questioning who you even are. In this episode, Karen is unfiltered and talks moments after she’s laid off. She processes what’s happened - the loss of structure, the identity shift, the what now? and why it’s so hard to sit in the uncertainty.


If you’ve ever gone through a layoff, join Karen in the conversation!

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The Hardest Job EverBy Purvi Vyas and Karen Desai