Have you been fired for being "difficult" when you were just telling the truth?

Nine layoffs taught me that being a "bad fit" means the system is broken, not you.

You're Not the Problem

For fifteen years, I survived nine layoffs as a UX designer in tech. Each time, I was told I wasn't a "good fit." That I was "too direct." That I "didn't understand how things work here."

But here's what I actually did: I identified broken systems. I spoke up when processes failed users. I refused to pretend dysfunction was normal.

The problem wasn't me. The problem was organizations that hire problem-solvers, then eliminate them when systemic issues persist. They use individuals as scapegoats rather than addressing root dysfunction.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.

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What You'll Find Here

The Book: Bad Fit is a memoir about surviving nine layoffs and learning to recognize workplace dysfunction as a feature, not a bug. It reframes being labeled a "bad fit" as integrity in action.

Writing: Articles and essays about the scapegoat economy, workplace red flags, and what happens when you refuse to stay silent about broken systems.

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