After getting laid off, I used my free time to write my first novel. It helped me figure out what I wanted from my next job

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Last year, I was laid off, and I suddenly found myself with a lot of free time.
I decided to do something I've always wanted to do. I started writing a novel.
In the process, I learned a lot about myself and what I wanted from my next…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-05-04 11:07:01.
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