I don't think he said that in the article. He implied that the reason was out of his control, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a good reason.
From later in the article:
>I still consider it an objective mistake for them to have hired me, back then
>I left on great terms with leadership and the people I worked with
"I still don't know why this awesome company hired my incapable self but I'm glad they did"
I don't think he said that in the article. He implied that the reason was out of his control, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a good reason.
From later in the article:
>I still consider it an objective mistake for them to have hired me, back then
>I left on great terms with leadership and the people I worked with