Success-stories

David Oscai shares his unexpected journey from anticipating a comfortable retirement to being laid off, throwing his plans into disarray. At a crossroads in his mid-50s, he contemplates early retirement or starting anew, illustrating resilience and adaptability in facing career challenges.

Engineering Manager Ryan Murphy discusses his philosophy of failing publicly, recounting a personal story of rejection despite excelling in a technical test. He highlights the importance of adaptability and skill transferability in software engineering.

Trent Gillaspie shares his prolonged job search experience in the tech industry, highlighting the importance of resilience, networking, and community support in landing a new role as VP of Product Management.

Alex Martin shares his gratitude for his professional network, which played a crucial role in securing a new role after his contract with NAB ended. His experience highlights the power of community and networking in navigating career transitions.

Jacob Binnie shares his inspiring journey of resilience after being laid off. In just three months, he built multiple apps, launched a paid community, and secured a $250k pre-seed for his startup Subbb, a platform designed to monetize chat communities.

Exploring the potential benefits of uncertainty, this article delves into strategies to embrace ambiguity as a catalyst for growth, inspired by the insights from INSEAD’s Nathan Furr and entrepreneur Susannah Harmon Furr in their book.