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I was laid off from Spotify after moving to Sweden for the job. I had to leave the entire life I built behind and am still looking for work.
- 17% of Spotify employees were laid off in December 2023, including Sophia Omarji, a UX researcher who had to leave Sweden for Dubai due to visa issues and a competitive job market.
- Omarj faced challenges in processing the reality of being laid off, navigating emotional challenges, and dealing with visa complications.
- She learned that the emotional aftermath of losing a job is more complex than she anticipated and embraced the discomfort of not having everything figured out immediately.
- After her layoff, Omarji focused on networking, attending conferences, skill development and exploring new avenues for applying her skills.
- She specialized in music psychology, searching for opportunities to share her expertise through workshops, speaking engagements, blog, and podcast.
- Omarji navigates life on the move and juggling pursuing her next job with quality time spent with family and friends, exploring new places, and focusing on personal and professional projects.
- She is open to similar roles and new directions that align with her goals of working on meaningful and impactful work.
- She also learned that being a junior professional doesn't mean being less capable, but an opportunity to build a strong foundation of skills and knowledge for long-term growth.
- Omarji's ultimate goal is to return to Sweden or any place that provides the best opportunity for her career and life.
- Her story highlights the unique challenges that early career professionals face and how adaptability can lead to personal and professional growth and success.
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