I was laid off from Google last month. I still haven't told my parents — and won't until I find a new job.

After his layoff from Google, Jason Zhang says he can't afford to take a career break, but he's not applying to jobs quite yet. Jason Zhang Jason Zhang was laid off from his software engineering job at Google in March. He shares why he's prioritizing interview prep over applications when it comes to finding a new job. Zhang says he's also finding his identity outside of work by prioritizing friends and content. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jason Zhang, a 25-year-old...