I went from wedding DJ to Meta engineer, then was laid off after 13 years. My last years there brought constant change.

Source: Business Insider· Jacob Zinkula· August 9, 2026

A former Meta engineer reflects on his journey from wedding DJ to tech, his 13-year career, and life after a layoff.

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