It’s pretty common to have to jump through hoops to find your dream job. But how far you’re willing to go can differ from person to person.

One daredevil took the motto that the ‘sky’s the limit’ to the extremes after he found himself laid off and in need of a job.

So he took to the skies and jumped from a plane, all in the hopes someone would want to hire him. And what he landed ended up being more than he could have dreamt of.

Chris Serrano, a Florida resident, had been struggling to find his footing after he had been let go of his job. 

Chris Serrano

“When I lost my job, I was a bit nervous as to what could be next, but taking a leap of faith from a plane is sometimes all you can do,” Serrano said.

I’ve been blown away by the support from everyone who shared my video.”

He filmed his jump, while holding a sign that read, “Open4Work.” Serrano then posted the video on his LinkedIn profile, writing: “I got laid off last week. So I will be free-falling until I find a new gig – literally.

He added, “If you’re looking for an award-winning creative that works hard, takes risks, and knows how to pack a parachute, reach out.”

“I really didn’t know what to expect. I knew that people would be shocked by it, but I didn’t know people would be super shocked. I woke up the next morning to 2 million impressions and a bunch of feedback. Job offers around the world,” Serrano said.

One of those impressed by Serrano’s out-of-the-box thinking was Jack Peagam, the co-founder and CEO of Linkup, a new social media app.

“I was just, you know, normal day, scrolling through LinkedIn as you do, and I stumbled upon Chris’ post, and I saw it, and I was like, ‘Wow. OK, that’s cool,’ and I need to jump on that ’cause I’m also looking for a creative director, so the stars were aligned,” Peagam said.

Photo courtesy of Jack Peagam

He said he knew that a normal response wouldn’t work against the amazing way Serrano had gone looking for a job. So he did what he knew he had to – he jumped out of a plane as well. Peagam held up a banner that read: “Hey, Chris, sorry 2 see you got laid off. We’ve got work 4 u. Let’s link up.”

Serrano said he almost didn’t believe it.

I was like, ‘Oh, my God.’ I thought that what I did was crazy and far out, and somebody matched my energy. And it was pretty impressive.”

A little more than 2 weeks later, the adventurous duo posted a video update – both men had jumped from a plane, with Serrano signing a work contract with Peagam’s UK-based company, in mid-air.

Chris Serrano, right, prepares to sign a work contract with Jack Peagam, left, while the pair skydives. Photo courtesy of Chris Serrano

“Chris’ job seeking ad featured everything I love about creative talent – it was bold, daring and showed him to be one of life’s risk-takers,” Peagam said about hiring Serrano. “I can’t wait to see how he can help take our thriving app to new heights, maybe into space.”

Serrano had some advice for others searching for a job.

“Be different. We’re living in a time right now where people are getting laid off every day, but sometimes you don’t know the doors that are open for you. You really just have to do what you love and put yourself out there, and somebody will notice if you’re doing what you love.”

For a look at the high-diving antics of the two coworkers, watch below.

Sources: Good News Network | WSVN