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.
Julie Noonan
I’ve been laid off four times in my career of 35 years. It was tempting to look at those layoffs as judgments of my skills and worth, and maybe I should have in some cases. But something I learned early on in life when my father left our family when I was 13 was that it was always wisest to count on yourself and to believe that, if you wanted something badly enough, there was always a moral way to make it happen. Read more>>
Dykieria Stevens
In 2018, I was fired from my job as a Benefits Coordinator upon moving to Atlanta. The fact that I am sharing this speaks to how I’ve healed from a rather painful experience. Read more>>
Jeff Fyke
It is never easy being laid off or terminated. It makes you feel as if you are not good enough. I have been there a time or two and after you recover from the whiplash and the breath being knocked out of you, a choice has to be made. Are you going to take it personal and let it redefine who you are? Read more>>
