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#RI-6aa4d2f6·4 months ago·
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let go due to culture fit

got laid off from large firm, kept non-revenue staff

What I wish I knew
"firing decisions not based on performance"
If I could tell you one thing
"be wary of 'culture fit' as reason for termination"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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