I resigned and couldn't find a job. I lived with family, lost my storage unit, and relied on government assistance.

Business Insider | 05-09-2026 10:55am |

Kymberly McClain, a 45-year-old from Las Vegas, struggled to find work for nearly two years after resigning from her role as deputy director at a nonprofit in 2024. During her job search, she lived with family, lost her storage unit, and relied on government assistance. She eventually found a call center job and shared her experience in an as-told-to essay.

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