@dansfera: The unexpected silver lining of taking that 'just to pay the bills' gig after a layoff? You learn exactly what you *don't* want. Forcing yourself into that backup tech vendor role confirms a crucial truth: you actually preferred the site-level environment. That discomfort is pure gold. It means the job search focus just got razor sharp—keep the placeholder job for stability, but hunt with absolute certainty for the role that actually fits. A masterclass in gaining career clarity through forced pivoting. #LayoffAdvice #CareerChange #JobSearchTips #CareerClarity #TechJobs