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When people hear the news that they lost their job is usually a tough news. But after the initial roller coaster of emotions some people see in the adversity th
by ChrisCinelli 4y ago
When people hear the news that they lost their job is usually a tough news. But after the initial roller coaster of emotions some people see in the adversity the opportunity to work on what really matter to them.
Rejection may be a gift. I remember this story of rejection:
In the summer of 2009 Facebook turned down WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton for a job.
Like any other dejected interviewee, he used Twitter to express his glass half full disappointment: "Facebook turned me down. It was a great opportunity to connect with some fantastic people. Looking forward to life's next adventure."
* https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/feb/20/facebook-turned-down-whatsapp-co-founder-brian-acton-job-2009 https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/feb/20/facebook-...