This IS WAS.

About us

The WAS. Club began as a laugh at a bar — a group of people laid off from Target supporting each other to just say the hard part out loud:

“I WAS at Target.”

Four words flipped our energy. What felt like a fresh wound became a proud scar.

WAS. isn’t a label to hide from. It’s a foundation to stand on.

The period is intentional. It marks the end of one chapter — and creates space for what comes next.

The PeoplE

You belong here if you:

  • Are navigating a layoff, pivot, or pause

  • Feel confident in your capability, but unsure about direction

  • Value thoughtful community over noisy platforms

  • Are ready to write your next chapter

The Community

This is a space to:

  • Regain confidence through shared experience

  • Pressure-test ideas before acting

  • Learn how others navigated their next chapter

  • Turn reflection into momentum

THE Philosophy

We believe:

  • Experience is earned, not erased

  • Scars are proof of doing the work

  • Confidence comes from clarity

  • Community accelerates momentum