I got fired while in cancer treatment. I thought it was a death sentence, but it led me to my dream job.

• 03/16/2025, 5:12 AM
• businessinsider.com

Alexandra George

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Alex George, a 29-year-old baker and content creator living in Philadelphia, about her career pivot following her Ewing's sarcoma diagnosis. It's been edited for length and clarity.