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I got laid off from Meta 3 years ago and spiraled. Here’s why it was a blessing in disguise — and what I wish someone had told me then.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Emily Pitcher, a 26-year-old game developer and content creator based in Los Angeles. It’s been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… When I was laid off from my job as a content designer at Meta in 2023, all I wanted was to be rehired. It was my identity, and without it, I lacked purpose. But it was a blessing in disguise.Rejection after rejection in…

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Popular Costco kitchen gadget recalled after burn incident, fire hazard concerns

More than 113,000 electric kettles sold at Costco and HomeGoods have been recalled after reports that the handles can detach and spill hot water, including one reported second-degree burn, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall, announced May 14, involves ZWILLING J. A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft Enfinigy Kettle…

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