{
  "id": 11248129,
  "title": "I swallowed my pride and moved back in with my parents after a layoff. I'm glad I did.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/i-swallowed-my-pride-and-moved-back-in-with-my-parents-after-a-layoff",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T17:29:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/losing-job-crushed-confidence-moving-home-helped-get-it-back-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Erika Lindquist, a recent road trip participant, recounted her decision to return to her parents' home after losing her job in 2023. Struggling to find employment, she moved back to the New England suburbs in January 2025 to regain her confidence and mental health. A career coach helped her redefine success and focus on personal fulfillment, leading her to a part-time role at a non-profit. Within five months, she found a full-time position, having lost weight, written a book, and embarked on a trip to Ireland. Two years later, Erika expressed gratitude for her parents' support, acknowledging that her pride was worth it for her newfound happiness and self-discovery.",
  "summary": "After losing my job, I moved back in with my parents. Doing so gave me the space I needed to rethink what I wanted in my next role.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}