Brittney Ball has been searching for full-time work since being laid off from Meta in 2025. She says she underestimated the job market and regrets not budgeting for a year without work. She also says building her startup "in plain sight" and launching a publication on Substack have created new income streams for her.
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Brittney Ball has been searching for full-time work since being laid off from Meta in 2025. She says she underestimated the job market and regrets not budgeting for a year without work. She also says building her startup "in plain sight" and launching a publication on Substack have created new income streams for her.