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.
Jada Robinson
I overcame being fired by putting in my head that “everything happens for a reason”, “its a lot of jobs out there, this is not the only job”. I have never kept a job over five months. I also have been fired twice on my first day of job. I always knew I had to work for myself. Jobs are not for me, even when I got the job I desired to have. I remember when I got hired a shoe company, I was super excited and ready for a my new journey. They warned us before work that if someone break any rules you should tell the manager asap or you would be fired. Read More>>
Yeshua Hannah
I have handled being let go from employers through prayer to my Lord and savior Jesus Christ, and continuing to expand my skillset, and take it as an opportuinty to learn, grow and be better for the path I am being led down for my profession. Each time a new opportunity arrived, I would focus really hard on it so I understood how to do it, and then share with others for them to discover how they understand it, and how they wish apply it. Read More>>
Amanda Looney
I found myself jobless in the Spring of 2020 when nonessential businesses were closed due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. I had spent over a decade as a hairstylist and my career felt like such a huge part of my identity. I had never considered the possibility of a different career path. I was confident and thriving in my field, both behind the chair and as a trainer, sharing my passion for the craft with other stylists. While I was thankful to have the time home with my family, I struggled to find a creative outlet and a sense of purpose outside of being a wife and mother. Read More>>
vonnie Gill
overcoming being laid off was really hard for me. In 2015 I took a new job in social service and was inured on the job, and as a result of that the; company was shut down. While I was processing this, I had several surgeries, and many house of PT. I was lost, my purpose in life has always been to work with youth and that was all taken from me one day at work. It took several years to finally be medical healed, and this wasn’t 100% I walked a way with a permanent partial disability, and that was hard for me to take. Read More>>
Sarah Zelmanowitz
I had a layoff once, it hurt allot. I couldn’t sleep and I couldn’t eat for about a week after. I told myself Gd must have a better plan for me, and really tried to internalize that. That and prayer really helped allot. It made me stronger. And it gave me the courage I needed to start my business and give it my all. Read More>>
