I was laid off from Meta in May. I have a family to support, but I felt prepared — here's my advice to be ready for layoffs.
Adekunle Ayodele shares his experience getting laid off from Meta in May, including what preparation helped it feel like less of a shock.
Adele Ayodele, a 45-year-old program manager at Meta, felt prepared for his layoff in May. He had options like real estate income and business ideas. After receiving the layoff notice, Ayodele gave thanks to God and focused on his entrepreneurial ventures. He is now investing in real estate and relaunching an app called Mixle for networking. Ayodele's team has grown to about 15 people working on his ventures. He advises preparing for layoffs by building relationships, keeping skills relevant, and understanding finances.
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