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“What are people going to do? Fire me? I've been fired before. Not book me? I've been out of work before. I don't care.” quote by Joan Rivers
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“What are people going to do? Fire me? I've been fired before. Not book me? I've been out of work before. I don't care.”

Joan Rivers

About This Quote

Source Television: Late Night Interview, 1995

She expresses indifference toward being fired or not hired, showing resilience and a dismissive attitude toward job insecurity.

In simple terms: She doesn’t care about being fired or rejected.

Key Takeaway

Adopt a resilient mindset toward employment setbacks.

Themes

resilience career attitude

Mood

defiant confident

Type

motivational candid

When to use this quote

  • job search
  • career transition
  • entrepreneurship
  • freelancing

Key Concepts

employment self‑esteem risk tolerance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives your confidence in adversity?
  • How can you balance resilience with practical planning?
A Different Perspective

Dismissiveness may overlook legitimate concerns.

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