Away Quote by Rachel Zoe
“My first job, I worked at 'YM' and I had an extremely tough boss who made me cry every single day. But what I took away from that was how I would never be.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Fashion Magazine, 2012
A harsh work environment taught the speaker a lesson about what they will never become, implying a resolve to avoid such negativity.
In simple terms: A tough boss showed me what I never want to be.
Key Takeaway
Learn from negative examples to shape your own path.
Themes
career
leadership
resilience
self‑awareness
growth
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- management training
- personal development
Key Concepts
psychology
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- What values will you uphold?
- How will you support others?
A Different Perspective
Negative experiences can also cause trauma or cynicism.
![“He [Donald Trump] is a tough boss. I've known him for decades. He hasn't changed very much. He's a driven person, highly intelligent, and he's very motivated, very charismatic, and he is tough as nails in the sense there's no slack there. You can't put anything over on Donald. Donald can see right…” quote by Geraldo Rivera](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/25b/geraldo-rivera-11087_boss_he-donald-trump-is-a-tough-boss-i-ve-kno_2927513.jpg)
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
