4 years ago, I was laid off at what felt like the pinnacle of my career. Little

By Kylejansen · October 1, 2026 · Curated by George's Blog

4 years ago, I was laid off at what felt like the pinnacle of my career.

Little did I know the worst week of my career would lead to:

- A business that has generated nearly $1mm in sales

- Working with some of the most inspiring creators & founders in their field

- A steady income for my family

- Working on my own terms and from Switzerland, nonetheless

- Something I'm genuinely proud of building

None of that was never in my plan.

The plan was to never work in marketing again after feeling burnt out after 6 years of startup grinding.

You never know when your bad breaks turn into something great.

So if you're in the middle of your career crisis right now - laid off, making a career pivot, or just burnt out.

Take a beat, and then,

Keep going.

Take the next step.

Even if it isn't clear as to where it's going.

Because the big break likely just hasn't happened yet.