Losing your job is painful and unfortunately the current economic conditions have led to many layoffs and firings in companies large and small. However, we’ve learned though thousands of interviews over the years that job loss is one of the most common catalysts for massive life improvement. Below, we’ve shared stories and perspectives from some very successful members of the community around how they dealt with job loss.
Celina Rajkumar
I keep going and persisting. I don’t give up no matter the disappointment of a given situation. Read more>>
Darci Monet
It wasn’t really that hard…I took it as a big, fat sign from the Universe that I wasn’t supposed to be chained to a cubicle for a living in the first place, but that as a highly intuitive and creative individual, I was laying my talents to waste by doing so. I was fortunate to recognize that my number would soon be up, as I had been tasked with teaching my “helper” in the Philippines (read: my replacement) over instant messenger. Read more>>
Don Strong
When budgets get tight in the public schools, the arts are often the first area to get cut. Some years ago In Minnesota, under the reign of the populist governor and ex-wrestler Jesse Ventura, I was teaching music at a Minneapolis Junior High while also working part-time as as a sound designer and composer for several local theater companies. I loved both aspects of my arts work. But when the budget axe fell, about one thousand Minneapolis teachers, including me, were let go. Read more>>
