Indian-origin woman shares career shift after three layoffs

Vinita Kuhikar, an Indian-origin architect turned construction project manager, faced three lay-offs in three years in the US.

Her first lay-off occurred while she was working on Google's headquarters project, which she considered her dream project.

The second lay-off happened 15 days after joining a new architecture firm that lost the project she was hired for.

Her third lay-off in 2024 was a week before her wedding, adding visa-related stress as she was on a work visa.

She shifted from chasing jobs to building a long-term career strategy, focusing on mindset and sustainable growth.