They Fired Me, I Rehired Myself

Some beauty dares to arrive during the storm.
In 2025, one academic stood at the edge of a crumbling system—
where silence was survival,
leadership meant control,
and truth was a risk.
Told through diary entries and poetic reflection,
this is a story of fire and clarity,
collapse and courage.
It’s about what breaks quietly—
and what endures.

Some things, we build only after we break.
They Fired Me, I Rehired Myself isn't just a narrative of survival; it's an intimate exploration of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of personal conviction amid profound institutional change. Through vivid reflections, heartfelt storytelling, and insightful analysis, this book offers readers an immersive journey into the realities of academic leadership, institutional betrayals, and the often-overlooked emotional cost of organisational upheaval.
Whether you're a seasoned leader facing institutional challenges, an aspiring academic navigating uncertain career paths, or simply someone intrigued by powerful personal transformations, this book provides invaluable lessons on turning crisis into opportunity. With honesty, clarity, and occasional humour, this diary-styled narrative guides you through strategies for reclaiming your voice, rediscovering your strength, and ultimately, leading yourself—and others—towards meaningful renewal.
If The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins offers a way to let go of what you can’t control, this book is what comes after: a lived reckoning with what remains—truth, integrity, and the hard, often invisible work of leading when systems fall apart. This isn’t a theory. It’s a life rebuilt in real time, asking not just what we release, but what we’re willing to carry forward.
Step into a story where adversity sparks inspiration, and where endings become powerful beginnings. Your next chapter starts here.