Did you get laid off? Was it a blessing in disguise?

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

Let's look for the silver lining in this economy.

Were you recently laid off from a job in Tampa Bay? Did it force you to chase after your dreams of backpacking through Europe, opening a cupcake store, becoming a triathlete or going to seminary? Was being laid off a punch in the gut -- then a blessing in disguise?

Send your tale to Times reporter Stephanie Hayes at shayes@sptimes.com or (727) 893-8857.

Posted by Times Editor at 5:31:56 pm on October 26, 2009 in

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