After 15 years at Salomon, Mike Bloomberg was fired-he launched his media empire the very next day | NYGazet

Mike Bloomberg started at Salomon Brothers as a clerk making $9,000 a year, making his way up to partner, before getting the boot. He has no hard feelings, and learned critical lessons from the rejection.

Mike Bloomberg—American media magnate, politician, and philanthropist—was no exception. About 44 years ago, before founding his news company or becoming the 108th Mayor of New York City, the billionaire was let go from his role as partner at investme... [5073 chars]