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10 people who were fired before they became rich and famous

New Delhi: Getting fired, unfortunately, can happen to the best of us. Whether you're a young professional or an old-time executive, you just never know when you'll be given the pink slip. But after you

India TV Business Desk Updated on: September 19, 2013 9:36 IST
10 people who were fired before they became rich and famous
10 people who were fired before they became rich and famous

New Delhi: Getting fired, unfortunately, can happen to the best of us. Whether you're a young professional or an old-time executive, you just never know when you'll be given the pink slip.




But after you get past the sense of rejection and loss - financial, you may realize that getting fired is usually the best thing that could have happened to you. If you think otherwise then read on to see how a pink slip turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

J.K. Rowling: The daydreaming secretary


JK Rowling worked as a secretary for the London office of Amnesty International, but she dreamed of being a writer. She secretly wrote stories on her work computer but got fired ultimately.

After parting ways, she finally decided to focus on writing. Today, she's the multi-billionaire author of one of the most successful book series of all time.

 
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