What happens when you go from a $125K tech job to juggling part-time gigs just to get by?
In this episode, Amanda Swetish (known as Unemployed Amanda on TikTok) shares her raw, two-year journey through long-term unemployment. After losing her six-figure role in tech, Amanda expected to bounce back quickly. Instead, she faced hundreds of unanswered applications, part-time work as a Pilates studio receptionist and house manager and the humbling reality of living in low-income housing in one of the country’s most expensive cities.
Amanda opens up about the identity crisis that comes when your job title disappears, the stigma of saying “I’m unemployed,” and the financial survival tactics that kept her afloat. She also reveals why she’s back in school studying accounting, how her relationship with money has completely shifted and what she’s learned about redefining success outside of corporate America.
Whether you’ve faced a layoff, are questioning your career path, or just want an unfiltered look at what it takes to rebuild, Amanda’s story is equal parts relatable, eye-opening and inspiring.
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