Laid Off, But Not Lost: One Engineer's Journey to Career Shift
A software engineer was laid off from their job in May due to reduced funding. They took advantage of the time to explore new career paths and pursued certifications in security (CompTIA Security+) and data science through Python courses. The layoff provided an opportunity for self-reflection, leading them to realize that pure software development wasn't their ideal fit. After passing the Security+ exam, they landed a role as a Machine Learning Software Engineer, leveraging skills in Python, PySpark, and SQL.

Source: https://dev.to/nehamaity/how-i-spent-my-time-after-getting-laid-off-security-python-and-a-career-shift-3cpf