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In the blink of an eye, a message from my boss requesting a conversation led to my abrupt unemployment. In just ten minutes, I transitioned from being a dedicated employee to someone with no job, no salary, and no benefits. The sting of being fired is a sensation shared by many, and even if the job is loathed, the emotional jolt of termination is undeniable. I often fantasized about orchestrating my own exit from work, yet life had another plan.