I grew my salary to $112K after a career pivot. A layoff broke my heart and changed my perception of money and success.

Business Insider | 08-09-2026 11:29am |

Evelyn Irwanto, a 32-year-old Toronto resident, was laid off from her senior manager role at a marketing and branding consultancy in September 2025, where she earned CA$155,000. She started her career in nutrition before pivoting to tech. Irwanto said the layoff changed her perception of money and success, and she is now navigating her next steps.

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