Thinking about the 8,000 folks at Meta today who were let go. I think unfortunately many of them will fall into a surprising category. Relieved. Why would I say this? Mainly because my life is talking to entrepreneurs. Some have their own gig, but most are trapped at a big corporate job. They can't escape the salary trap. It never ceases to amaze me. Over coffee, lunch, or just texting, when you ask what they are up to, it’s rarely their day job. It’s almost always a side hustle. Surprising how few people genuinely care about where 100% of their current income is coming from, but that's most people I've found. They want to tell you about their passion project. They want to bounce new ideas off you. They want to create and build again. They figure the layoffs are coming for them sooner or later, and they’re actively building a life raft. But it's so hard to start something and break out of the noise. Even harder when you are in stealth mode. For the folks at Meta today, my hope is that you take some time, have a decent severance, and don't rush back to apply to a big tech co again. Chase your passions for a bit, prioritize your health, take a trip. Maybe, just maybe, you will end up building your own dream.