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.
Corey Saldana
Overcoming a layoff is never easy—it can be both frustrating and, at times, overwhelming. In the summer of 2024, I was working full-time as a videographer and photographer for a company, which is my chosen profession and what I studied in school. Read More>>
Kala Saenz
In January 2024, I received a phone call letting me know that I was being laid off (ironically on my 10 year anniversary with the company). It was the third round of mass layoffs that the company had completed and I was completely blindsided. Read More>>
Gehan ‘G’ Haridy-Ardanowski
I’ve never loved the word superpower—it always felt a little over-the-top. But looking back, I realize I’ve been using mine all along through every layoff, firing, and transition. I call it my RAW superpower: a blend of Resilience, Adaptability, and WOO (Winning Others Over, my #1 at one point on the CliftonStrengths(Finder) scale). Read More>>
Keondre Pascal
Funny enough, that’s exactly what started this whole journey. Back in the 2024–2025 school year, I was working as a BCPS employee when budget cuts forced me to be surplused from my high school position. I was then moved to an elementary school in the area, where the environment wasn’t the best. I didn’t feel connected there; my heart wasn’t in it. Read More>>
