One of the most beautiful characteristics about America is the ability we have to fall, dust ourselves off and try again. Layoffs or firings may seem unsurmountable at first, but we’ve seen over and over again how getting laid off can often be the first step towards a significantly more fulfilling future. We’ve shared some incredible stories below.
Saundra Carter
I cannot recall a greater shock than returning from a doctor’s appointment and finding out from my manager that my last day of work would be the next day. I was stunned to say the least because my contract was effective for another 3 months. My peers and I thought I was the ‘golden girl’. Read More>>
Rayn Fenty
Finding Purpose After the Layoff That Changed Everything I had just finished a year of cancer treatment when I was laid off. Stage III, triple positive breast cancer. Chemotherapy. Four lymph nodes removed. A double mastectomy. Radiation. I moved into my first home of my very own, believing I was finally entering a season of stability. Read More>>
Jace McArthur
When the writers’ and actors’ strikes happened, me and all of my friends lost our jobs in the film industry. We were actually doing pretty well, all things considered. Me and my creative partner were both doing decently well financially after living in a small, dirt-cheap apartment that was practically falling apart. We had both just gotten promotions. Read More>>
