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I was a research scientist at a major pharmaceutical company until I got laid off.

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Aug 31, 2025
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Dear Uncle Gary,

I was a research scientist at a major pharmaceutical company until I got laid off. My wife is an attorney at a top law firm, and she’s doing very well. When the layoff happened, we talked it through and agreed I’d stay home with the kids for a while. It made sense at the time. She had the momentum, and I figured I’d take a breather, be t…

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