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In early 2001 when I was laid off from a startup for the first time, the CTO told me "Don't worry, it is __always__ for the best," which I took to be an empty p
by alchemism 8y ago
In early 2001 when I was laid off from a startup for the first time, the CTO told me "Don't worry, it is __always__ for the best," which I took to be an empty platitude at the time.
18 years, 4 layoffs (and 1 walkoff) later, I can reflect back and say that he was only being emphatically honest. Each departure led to generous advancement, the sort that does not seem to come, these days, from loyalty to one's company or present role.