Tanvi Pisal, a UX designer who moved from India to the US for a master's degree and a career in design, says she is still in survival mode after being laid off twice in three months. Her account centers on a period of intense instability in 2025, when two job losses forced her to rethink both work and where to live.
According to the details available, Pisal made two cross-country moves after the layoffs. She also noted that both job losses happened while she was working in the US without an H-1B visa. The repeated upheaval turned what had been a professional journey into a struggle to regain stability.
Pisal said the disruption took a serious toll on her finances and mental health. Beyond losing work, the relocations added pressure and uncertainty, making recovery harder each time. Her experience reflects how quickly career plans can unravel when layoffs and moving costs hit at once.
The story highlights the personal side of the US job market for immigrant professionals, especially those trying to build careers after studying in the country. For Pisal, the challenge has not only been finding the next role in UX design, but also managing the emotional and financial strain that followed two layoffs in rapid succession.
