How One Man Found Happiness After Being Fired

How One Man Found Happiness After Being Firedalexanderplatz Korchinski got firedand it was the best thing that ever happened to him. Of course he wasnt all that happy in the beginning, but with hindsight, he came to see that it wasnt entirely without its benefits. Alex first told his story on his website, alexgivesup.com, and later it was reprinted in The Huffington Post.So, how did it happen? The company Alex worked for needed a Director of Growth. In an ironic twist of fate, Alex helped grow the company to the point where it no longer needed him, and he was shown the door. Now, youre asking, why was this such a good thing?Its About PerspectiveAccording to Alex, getting fired was a good thing because he gained a great deal of valuable perspective. He came to understand that he was expendable. His CEO had told him We need specialists instead of generalists, and Alex saw how that made sense. He was good at many things, but was I the best at any one of them? No. Thats a tough pill to s wallow, but next time, Alex plans on being a master in his job.Its About RelationshipsAlex admits to being guilty of neglecting his friends for the sake of late nights at work. After being fired, he started calling around, and he was absolutely amazedand even humbledby how many people wanted to help him. They offered advice, made introductions, and just offered sympathy. As Alex says, Jobs come from people. Not the internet. Not job boards. And if nothing else, whens the last time you grabbed a consolatory beer with a Craigslist post? Next time around, hell probably make time for his relationships.Its About OvercomingThis was actually Alexs second firing. The first time around, he started his own companybecause he felt an overwhelming need to prove that the people whod fired him were wrong. He wanted them to feel that theyd made a terrible mistake. Of course they didnt react that way, but Alex felt, after every achievement, like Reggie Miller raining 3s in Spike Lees weasel-y face. Doesnt that sound empowering? The point is, that as a result of his first firing, Alex learned that there was greener grass on the other side of the fence, and he knew hed find it following his second firing.Its not easy embracing being fired, at least not with the apparent delight it gave Alex Korchinski. This is probably one of the most amazing stories of making lemonade when life hands you lemonsand maintaining a positive outlookthat Ive ever heard. I hope its given you some inspiration if youre dealing with having been fired.