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Laid-off worker builds Instagram business headed for $168,000

Original: My Layoff Was a Blessing in Disguise. The Business I Started on Instagram Is on Track for $168,000 This Year.

An entrepreneur says losing their job turned out to be a blessing in disguise: they launched a business on Instagram after the layoff and it is now on track to earn $168,000 this year. The story is being shared as an example of turning job loss into an opportunity, with readers discussing whether social media can realistically replace a steady paycheck.

Why now: Layoffs are widespread right now, and stories of job loss turning into successful self-employment strike a chord.

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