"The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a ____ again” (Steve Jobs, on being fired by Apple) (8)

I believe the answer is:

beginner

(Other definitions for beginner that I've seen before include "Fresher" , "One just starting out" , "Tyro, novice" , "Tyro, learner" , "Tyro, rookie" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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