Michelle Keller, a 58-year-old voice engineer, was laid off after 15 years, threatening her financial stability. She enjoyed a good work-life balance, especially while caring for her father with Alzheimer's. Following the unexpected layoff, she has applied for numerous jobs but is struggling with self-confidence and the urgency to secure employment before her savings diminish. With her husband's part-time income and Social Security from her father, she fears losing their home if she cannot find work soon.
I would've stayed in the job forever. My plan was to work for about 10 more years to pay down our mortgage. Then, at 68, it'd be easy to live off of Social Security and savings.
My layoff was a complete shock. I worked for this company for 20 years, and we went through a number of acquisitions. There were plenty of layoffs, but I'd never been affected by one.
I've applied to a few dozen jobs. I'm a very confident person, but my self-confidence is very low due to the job search.
I don't want to lose our dream property. My husband's and my savings will dry up sometime within a month.
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