CareerFired from startup
#RI-69d7819f·7 months ago·
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“Fired suddenly from health tech startup right before 1 year anniversary”
What Actually Happened
I was let go in a public coffee shop with no warning or explanation, and my manager and CEO gave me a vague reason and pushed for me to sign severance paperwork
What I wish I knew
"I wish I knew that the company was planning to fire me and that I could have prepared myself"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't be afraid to ask for answers and don't sign anything without reading it carefully"
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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Career Category
6,107
Career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
44%
of Career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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