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Laid Off: Senior Writer at Rolling Stone
"I worry about everything becoming branded and toothless."
Dec 29, 2025
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Laid Off: And Becoming Climate Education’s It Girl
"Having a platform changed my life and opened many doors for me as someone who doesn’t come from wealth or connections."
Dec 3, 2025
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Laid Off Pen Pals is back
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Dec 1, 2025
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Laid Off: IndieWire's Social and Culture Editor
"No, like, truly, my jaw hit the floor."
Nov 20, 2025
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Melanie Ehrenkranz
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Laid Off: Style Editor at Teen Vogue
"Teen Vogue was a dream that didn’t seem possible."
Nov 6, 2025
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Laid Off: And Launching an Indie Magazine
"In my experience, traditional digital media roles aren’t super jump-back-intoable right now."
Nov 3, 2025
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Laid Off: Come Back to the Office... or Don’t
"Working remotely for the past five years has been transformative for my life and overall health."
Oct 22, 2025
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Melanie Ehrenkranz
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We made Laid Off thongs
Shop the (very limited!) drop and read the interview with founder and embroiderer Ines Davrainville.
Oct 16, 2025
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Melanie Ehrenkranz
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Laid Off: And Documenting How DOGE Cuts Hit GovCon Workers
"The data reveals a workforce grappling not just with job loss but with fundamental questions about the value of public service"
Oct 8, 2025
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Melanie Ehrenkranz
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Philly Journalists Started an IRL Laid Off Club
"Many people have to sign NDAs when they’re let go from a job, so IRL you feel like you can let loose a bit more since it’s not in ink anywhere."
Sep 15, 2025
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Melanie Ehrenkranz
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Laid Off: A Traumedy of Overwork and AI
"We're creating Bigfoot-level carbon footprints for a job like this?"
Sep 9, 2025
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Melanie Ehrenkranz
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Laid Off: And Finding Your People on Substack
"My friends are here, my inspirations are here, even my parents are here. My Substack is wine-focused but really it’s an elaborate diary of where I am."
Aug 28, 2025
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Melanie Ehrenkranz
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Laid Off: And Navigating the Healthcare Sh*tshow
"With the new bill, there’s a lot of noise about work requirements and cuts to ACA expansion."
Aug 21, 2025
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Melanie Ehrenkranz
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Laid Off: A Reporter During Union Negotiations
"Thanks to the union, we were able to get several more weeks of severance for everyone."
Aug 14, 2025
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