Quote by Mika Brzezinski

I was fired at the pinnacle of my career, on my 39th birthday. And in the year that followed, I learned that there are many psychological phases of being 'let go.'

I was fired at the pinnacle of my career, on my 39th birthda

Summary

This quote highlights the personal experience of being fired and the emotional process that ensues. The speaker reveals that they were terminated at the height of their professional success, which is a significant blow. They go on to suggest that being let go triggers various psychological phases, implying that it is not just the loss of a job but also a journey of emotions, self-reflection, and personal growth. This quote points to the complexities and challenges one can face when faced with unexpected unemployment.

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Birthday

By Mika Brzezinski

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