‘It was a green light to something new,’ shares laid-off Microsoft techie: 5 ways to turn layoffs into career wins

Tatiana Teppoeva found liberation after a Microsoft layoff. She launched her own company, teaching executives presence. Her journey shows how job loss can spark career change. Professionals can use severance for skills development and rebrand themselves. Embracing a portfolio career or side hustle offers new paths. Shifting from victim to architect of one’s career is key.