I was laid off in 2008 during the recession. I always wanted to start a business but preferred the safety of a salaried position. When that was taken away and

I was laid off in 2008 during the recession. I always wanted to start a business but preferred the safety of a salaried position. When that was taken away and no one was hiring I had no choice. I bought a laptop on my way home and started calling my professional network. Within a day I had signed my first web design client. 5 years later I sold the company. Both starting and selling my web agency were incredibly rewarding for my professional growth.