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I lost my new job after being somewhere for over a decade thinking greener pastures were ahead. Your title and who you worked for are what I had come to know defining me and others. Losing your job in any way sucks, it is an ego blow and it felt embarrassing talking about it. After 48 hours of sulking, talking to friends and family I looked myself in the mirror and decided that I would create my own opportunity so that nothing could be taken away from me again. I realized that organizations don't define you, they help shape and educate you but who you are is determined by what you decide to do and how you pursue building you up. With a supportive wife, friends and industry contacts I gained the confidence to take a leap of faith and go on my own. Now I have 10 clients, a business partner and a foodservice business that is growing and evolving everyday. What I went through is not uncommon to many here, I was getting paid to build other companies, I became just a number to an organization and was forced to change. That life moment has changed the trajectory of my career and my life. Sometimes pivotal moments of suck end up being the redirection you need. Still a lot of work ahead of me, but the charge continues forward.
"Moments of suck" no longer drag me down, but cause me to get introspective (after a couple hours of venting, of course). It isn't easy in the moment, but when i look back and see all the hard times I have been through that continue to shape me into the person I am, the more I welcome those "moments of suck". Thank you for your honest posts. They are refreshing.
You are not alone my friend. I am still out here with you Ian Navarro. Not easy, but its fun and worth it. If we figure this out, our family legacy will be changed for generations to come. Keep going.
It happened to me after over 30 years of a successful career in the broadline world on both coasts…but my forced exit from that industry opened the door for me in another that has proven to be the best career move of my life. No doubt a blessing in disguise! Hang in there Ian. You will flourish in your new world. I’m confident of it!
It was the best thing that ever happened to you. You owe them a thank you card for helping you chase your dreams.
Love it man.
Love it Ian Navarro. Very inspirational. Thanks for Sharing.
Great Attitude! Why don't you reach out to us sometime.
Well played Ian - look forward to learning more about your new business
Congratulations. I wish you the best. It’s all about making a positive difference in everything you do .
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1moI’ve been there brother. I’ve learned that successful people have just failed more than others. When others would quit, they stood back up again and grew. It’s all a life lesson. I failed recently and it made me question everything. Am I doing what I am called to do? Are the people who told me I was a great chef, were they lying? Do I suck? Do I need to pivot and find a new career? It is difficult , keep on moving and growing is all you can do. Glad to see your resilience.