India, June 29 -- In a candid post that has captured widespread attention on Reddit, a user by the name of @VelvetViiibes shared how a desperate act of pretense following an unexpected job loss ultimately led to a far better opportunity. The post, titled "I got laid off and pretended I was still employed for months, ended up getting a better job because of it," offers a raw and unfiltered account of navigating unemployment while grappling with the weight of societal expectations.

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"Back in August, I got laid off unexpectedly," the post begins. "No warning, no severance, just a 'hey, we're restructuring' and a Zoom call that lasted 3 minutes...