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Lost Your Job? Keys To A Quick Recovery
by Kim Beardsmore
You may be astonished to realize that retrenchment
may occur more than once during the life of the modern
day worker. In fact, career advisors report that we
could expect to be made redundant up to three times
during our working life.
As common as retrenchment is, when it happens, no one
likes it. Whatever range of emotions initially emerge
- fear, anger, resentment, retaliation, humiliation,
disappointment - we should recognise as being quite
normal. How we respond and deal with the situation will
influence our entire financial future and how quickly
we move through these negative emotions.
This article will assist those people who may wonder
how to deal with retrenchment. These ten keys will help
you move on quickly and re-establish yourself in a productive
working environment.
- Don't take it personally. Redundancy is rarely,
if ever, personal. Don't let it affect your self-confidence
and morale. In most cases retrenchments occur as a
result of changing economic situations, mergers or
acquisitions which are typically outside most people's
span of control.
- Retrenchment is not an end, but rather a beginning.
Even though we may not expect it, throughout various
stages of our lives doors close and others open. When
one door closes and it is a shock, we may not immediately
see other doors opening.
- Take advantage of outplacement support.
If you company provides outplacement support - make
full use of it. If no outplacement support has been
provided ask if the company could provide assistance
with a registered outplacement firm. Research has
shown that job seekers with the assistance of a qualified
outplacement consultant have better strike rate in
job interviews.
- Sort out your finances. Discuss with your
partner or spouse your financial position and make
adjustments where necessary. Few people realize that
this transition may be a gift to help you change directions.
Poor financial planning may propel you into a less
than favorable job and close down opportunities to
explore what you really would like to be doing.
- Be realistic about time. Expect things to
take a while. The more senior your previous job, the
longer it will take to find something else at the
same level. If you change careers to start your own
business it will take time for you to achieve the
same feelings of effectiveness. Be patient when making
a new transition and go easy on yourself by not expecting
too much, too soon.
- Forget the 'labels'. Recruitment consultants
are rarely concerned with the fact you were retrenched.
They are more interested in how you respond when the
chips are down and what you did about and how quickly
you took control of your situation. It's not what
happens in life that distinguishes us, but rather
what we do about it. Very likely the person interviewing
you for your next job has been retrenched themself
at some stage!
- Explore options. Talk to a specialist career
advisor or business coach. This may just be the chance
to propel you in a new direction. With assistance
you may uncover skills and pathways you may not have
previously had the time, inclination or confidence
to embrace.
- Get some exercise. There is limited appeal
in sitting around the house in your pajamas until
lunchtime. Get up early and get some exercise. The
endorphins will keep your mind energetic and creative
and assist you through the transition.
- Volunteer your time to a worthwhile cause that
interests you. This will help keep your self esteem
high and provide activities that may help you explore
new avenues, or maintain your current skills. At the
very least it will keep you busy and stop your brain
turning into "TV-mush".
- Feed your spirit. Finding exhilarating
testimonies of people who succeed against all odds.
If you are not an avid reader, then now is the time
to start and ensure you are keeping your mind positively
challenged with the heroes of our time. It will help
keep things in perspective.
About the Author
Kim is part of a 25 year old home business group operating
across 60 countries. We urgently require people to join
our expanding team. Earn $500-$5,000 per month part
time around your current schedule. Full training and
ongoing support to ensure your success.
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