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.
Amy Meredith
Nine years ago, I was let go from a role I had outgrown. I was no longer fulfilled by the work, felt disconnected from my sense of purpose, and found myself consistently being the last parent to pick up my children at the end of the day. Read More>>
Rain B.
It is funny that this question was asked. I lost my job in March of this year out of nowhere. I had been with the company going on 8 years and I really felt that I was going to work there forever. I loved my job and the people around me. Read More>>
Gavin Velez
This is a recent wound, but one that I have healed from and learned greatly from already. I was laid off from a great job in commercial production for high end beauty at the end of October 2025. This job gave me great flexibility and taught me so much about project management. I worked on a great team of individuals I came to trust implicitly. Read More>>
Hailey Rowe
After getting my Bachelor’s Degree in entrepreneurship, I got my dream job working at a wellness startup in Business Development & Marketing. I moved across the country for it & LOVED it. It taught me a TON about marketing, sales, managing people, and more because it was a small team and very fast paced. Read More>>
Amy Angelilli
I took an improv class. That was 25 years ago. Now I have my own improv studio with five levels of improv training and shows every weekend. Read More>>
Tanya Tamburin
Divorce was one of the most challenging and transformative periods of my life. It wasn’t just the end of a marriage, it meant the unraveling of a deeply intertwined family dynamic, shared history, and the life I thought I was building. I was raising two young children, navigating profound change, and for the first time, facing an overwhelming sense of loneliness. Read More>>
