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Last March we heard from laid off finance workers who’d switched gears into creative careers. Christine Marchuska launched a clothing label after receiving the pink slip at an investment bank; Michael Terry became a full-time comedian after years at Morgan Stanley. Six months later, Kurt calls to see how they’re faring.

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