When I received my layoff two months ago, I initially panicked. Then I realized it was the best thing that could have happened. Elevance environment had become so toxic that I hadn't even noticed how much it was affecting my health and personal life. Since then, I've had several interviews for positions that actually align with my skills and values. I don't know if I got lucky or the job market is not as bad as some think it is, but it's working out for me.
To anyone else going through this transition: view it as an opportunity to escape a sinking ship and find something better. I'm already seeing possibilities I never would have considered while stuck in that dysfunctional system.