Losing a job is scary. But you now have a few months of paid exploration. Claim every benefit you can. Eat ramen from the pantry. Take a nap. And remember: every single person you admire has been fired at least once. It’s a badge, not a brand.
So go file. Claim. And then—go have an adventure. Your next chapter starts with a check mark on a government form. How’s that for a plot twist?
