Staying Strong and Moving On

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Staying Strong and Moving On

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Being out of work is one of life’s toughest challenges.

Being laid off or fired can be devastating. 

Your career, finances and self- esteem can be hard hit. This can impact both your security and your wellbeing.

Losing your job may be out of your control but the way you respond and react to that loss is not.

Determination and resilience will help you bounce back. Now is the time to turn adversity into opportunity.

There are practical steps to take on the road to recovery.

  • Financial Impact

Analyze where you stand. What do you need to cover your needs?

What’s available to help right now? (unemployment insurance, mortgage forbearance etc.)

Can you get freelance gigs to help bring in something while you search?

  • Know your network

Have someone to talk to.

Update your online profiles and stay connected to people as you go through this change.

Your contacts are a source of advice, encouragement, information and 

opportunity.

  • Acceptance

When you lose a job it’s not only the loss of a regular salary, but it becomes a loss of routine, a social network and status. This can diminish your identity and purpose.

Try your best to accept where you are. Understand what needs to be done to move you forward.

Try to stay healthy and strong. It’s vital to deal with the emotional disruption and look after your physical health.

  • Reframe your situation

Don’t be a victim. Move forward. Switch focus to what is ahead and get a fresh start.

This is a time to really look at what you’ve done and examine where you want to be. Examine your goals, your skills and your values.

Make a plan, update your job- hunting skills and materials and stay positive.