EMPLOYEE PROFILE — TERMINATED
I got fired in 2008.
Best thing that ever happened to me.
At the time, it didn't feel like it. The Great Recession had just kicked off, and I spent two years scraping by — unemployed, frustrated, and wondering if I'd ever get back on track.
But that period of forced reflection changed everything. I stopped asking "How do I get another job?" and started asking "How do I make sure I never need one again?"
What I Did Instead
I moved to Asia. Spent three years teaching English in Taiwan. Lived on a fraction of what I needed in the U.S. and banked the rest.
I learned that freedom isn't about having millions — it's about controlling your time and designing a life that doesn't depend on a paycheck every two weeks.
Since then, I've:
- Built multiple income streams through freelancing, real estate, and digital products
- Traveled through 15+ countries while working remotely
- Grown a TikTok following to 3,200+ sharing job hacks and AI tools
- Built AI-powered apps and automation systems — including creativecron.ai, automationdisaster.com, and goal2task.net
- Offer fractional HRIS consulting to mid-to-large companies — bridging HR data with financial reporting and workforce analytics
What This Site Is About
Fired to Freedom is for anyone who's ever felt trapped by their job. Maybe you just got laid off. Maybe you're quietly quitting. Maybe you're making good money but can't shake the feeling there has to be more.
Here's what I believe:
- Job security is a myth. The only security is owning your income.
- Geographic arbitrage is real. Your dollars go 3–5x further in the right places.
- AI has leveled the playing field. One person with the right tools can now do what used to require a team.
- Mini-retirements beat deferred living. Why wait until 65 to enjoy your life?
What You'll Find Here
- Bounce-back strategies — practical steps to recover from job loss without panic
- Financial independence tactics — what actually works, not theoretical advice
- Location freedom — how to travel and work without being a millionaire
- Career pivots — escaping the W2 trap through consulting, freelancing, and side income
- AI & automation — tools that save you 10+ hours a week
Who This Is For
This site is for you if:
- You're tired of trading 50+ hours a week for a salary that barely moves
- You want to build something of your own but don't know where to start
- You're curious about geo-arbitrage or location-independent income
- You want to use AI and automation to work less and earn more
- You're ready to stop dreaming about freedom and start building it
Podcast Appearances
I've had the privilege of sharing my story on several podcasts:
- 1500 Days to Freedom — Financial independence after job loss and the mindset shifts needed to rebuild.
- The Financial Independence Show — How I turned a layoff into a multi-year adventure in Asia.
- ChooseFI — Geo-arbitrage strategies and teaching English abroad as a path to FI.
- Chain of Wealth — Building multiple income streams and the reality of mini-retirements.
Want me on your podcast? Reach out here.
I share daily AI tips, job hacks, and behind-the-scenes looks at building automated income streams. Join 3,200+ others following along at @joblifehacks.
The Fine Print
I'm not a financial advisor. I'm a person who got fired multiple times and decided to turn that into a lifestyle. Take what's useful, leave what's not, and definitely consult a professional before doing anything wild with your money.
A QUICK NOTE ON THE NAME
This blog started as "Getting Canned" back in 2018. I rebranded to "Fired to Freedom" because getting fired wasn't the story — what I built afterward was. If you landed here from an old podcast or link, the redirects are working. Welcome to the new chapter.