What to do if You Lose Your Job?!

Serial Stress Killer

‘Whatever  the state of the economy the job market is always fluid, and change is pretty much inevitable. How will you deal with it, if it happens to you?’

In this podcast, Chris deals with the practical issues and how to cope with the stress that is inevitable when you lose your job.

He provides clear and practical guidance on what to do to move forward and find not only a new job but the one you really want.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Losing a job can be incredibly stressful

There will be a rollercoaster of emotions you will likely feel emotions of anger, resentment and fear.

However, you are taking the news every one of the emotions experienced is normal. You must also recognise they are emotions and reactions to a significant life event.

You must try and take control of them through acceptance of what they are. You will  go through a period of grief and you should initially allow yourself a limited period to come to terms with what has happened followed by a move to being proactive and looking towards plans for the future.

Whatever you do don’t become a hermit. If you cancel all of the social activities you had been taking part in previously you will be putting your mental health at risk.

If you have routines in your life try to stick with them as they will give your life a sense of normality.

• Don’t wait, be proactive, you are the one in control of  your destiny

Review and restructure your finances making sure you have no unnecessary costs and outgoings

It's important that you know what your legal rights are. If you have been made an offer make sure it's legal and fair.

Don’t disregard any job, you need to be pragmatic a job may be a short-term answer paying the bills even if you continue to search for the job you really want.

If you have a good redundancy package you may have more time to find the job you really want but be proactive and sort out your CV and make sure you know what the job market is doing.

• Start looking for work immediately

If you are not doing the job you really want, what do you want to do?

Losing your job could be a great opportunity  to retrain and do something different.

Many people have completely reinvented themselves as a result of losing a job they probably never really enjoyed anyway.

You may want to consider freelance work there are now extensive opportunities via the internet.

There are many companies around the world who are looking for people to complete freelance projects.

• Networking

If you do find yourself facing unemployment then it’s time to speak to your friends and family and ask for help. People will want to try and help you, but you will need to be specific about what you are looking for.

If you ask for help and they find you an opportunity make sure you follow through, thank everybody you meet and make a good impression always as you never know what may happen in the future.

• Don’t give up

Don’t ever give up, if you give up on yourself you may miss the opportunities you are looking for.

BEST MOMENTS

‘One of the easiest ways to spend money is on subscriptions you no longer use’

‘We all suffered as a result of it’

‘Sometimes it can just feel like it goes on forever’

‘Sometimes you get things you didn’t expect’

‘Being open-minded will make you more visible in the job market’

‘If you spend all of your time in front of your laptop it will drive you nuts’

‘Make sure you get out there in the real world and enjoy the things you like doing’

‘Keep asking people if they can help’

‘You could be doing freelance work tomorrow’

‘It’s a good way of keeping yourself busy’

‘It may give you more opportunities in the future'

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ABOUT THE HOST

After many years of dealing (badly) with personal stress for over 20 years, Chris Hackett is on a mission to help people understand and overcome stress and anxiety by tackling the problem head-on.

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