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Lessons I Learned By Getting Fired From Every Job

An essay series on labor, job skills, and moving on.

In the summer of 2020, I got invited to speak to bright, promising high schoolers. They were part of a scholarship program where I was an alum. I thought someone must’ve made a big mistake choosing me to speak about careers. Mine has always been in flux. Strangely adept, I’ve been able to make…