I was working a series of contract jobs.
No security, no benefits, and a second job.
Still just enough money to pay the bills.
I worked the Bowtied system, got the certs, completed the projects.
Got a solid contract to hire offer with a major bank.
On my first day the company announced layoffs including me.
Scrambled and managed to get a W2 job that kept my head above water.
Four months later a recruiter who had my resume for a different role called me.
More than doubled my pay with full benefits.