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I was let go less than a week ago and to my great surprise. (I had moved out of state for a full-time gig and it lasted less than a month.)

Before anything else, I'm taking this first week for myself, since I felt like I jumped back into the job search too quickly the last time I was laid off. I've scheduled time for meditation, reflection, and self-care toward that end.

Next week, I plan to start looking in earnest for short-term contract work and project work. I've worked full-time for several years now, and the experience has done little to endear me to it.

Finances willing, I might just go back to school for the computer science education that I never formally obtained.

Your recommendations for for work or further courses of action are appreciated. My strengths are front-end development and Ruby, though I'm always eager to learn a new language or platform. Thanks.



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