So you\u2019ve lost your job and are a bit dazed and confused.\nWelcome to the new world of work where nothing is guaranteed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Losing a job can be a devastating experience for anyone and\nyou may feel as if you\u2019ve just experienced a huge setback. Perhaps you just\nplanned an exciting vacation or firmed up a mortgage for a new home. Suddenly\nyou have no steady source of income and have no place to go in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While job loss can be a difficult time in your life\u2019s\njourney, remember that in most cases it\u2019s just a temporary transition and with\nthe right strategy you\u2019ll be back on your feet again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some tips on how to cope with job loss as you work\ntowards finding your next job. And who knows, with some soul searching, you\nmight even come out with a renewed sense of purpose or perspective in life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Know\nYour Rights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Take time to review your severance package to see what\u2019s\nbeing offered. Don\u2019t sign any paperwork until you\u2019ve had time to consult a\nlawyer. In many cases, companies offer a lesser or \u201cjust legally acceptable\u201d\npackage so be sure you\u2019re getting your fair share. If you have health\ninsurance, take advantage of it now. You\u2019ll need your health and energy to find\nyour next dream job!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep\nYour Options Open<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Take some time to figure out your next step. If running\naround the block helps you deal with the grieving process, then do it. Once\nyou\u2019re ready to start the process, keep your options open. Do you want to jump\nback into another job in the same industry? Are there other industries that may\nappreciate your personality and talents? Would going back to school or taking a\nfew courses give you a leg up over competitors? Now\u2019s the time to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Establish\nA Social Network<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For some the loss of a job is a direct reflection of their value\nas a person. While you might feel like packing up and moving to a remote\noutpost in Alaska, now more than ever it\u2019s important to reconnect with your\nnetwork. Humans are social beings and talking to people can help to renew your\nsense of self-worth. Contact someone in your industry and offer to pay for\nlunch or coffee. Be sure to clarify that you\u2019re not looking for a job just\nadvice on how to move forward. Reaching out can help re-establish a sense of\ncontrol over your life as you\u2019re taking positive action to try and improve your\nsituation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Review\nYour Budget<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nobody likes reduced cash flow, but now is the time to\nreview your budget. Are there areas where you can cut expenses? Are there other\ninnovative ways to help increase cash flow? What about renting out a room in\nyour home? Perhaps you\u2019re good at math or languages and could tutor someone. Are\nthere any objects in your home that might bring in some money? We\u2019ve all seen\nthe TV shows where someone finds a goldmine tucked underneath a dusty rag in\ntheir attic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eat\nYour Pride<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now is not the time to feel embarrassed about losing a job.\nYou\u2019re not alone and many successful people have been through one or even\nseveral jobs before they found their niche. Tell everyone you know you\u2019ve lost\nyour job. That means everyone. You never know who knows who. Remember the movie\n\u201cSix Degrees of Separation\u201d that claims most people are six or fewer\nconnections away from a person of interest? Your next great job could come as a\ntip from your postal worker, hairstylist or while talking to someone at the bus\nstop. You just never know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering is a great way to help you explore your\npassion while socializing at the same time. It can also boost your self-esteem\nand give you a renewed sense of purpose. Volunteering in your area of expertise\ncan help showcase your skills to new audiences. While there are no guarantees, your\npositive attitude might just be a lead-in to a new place of employment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consider\nContract Or Temporary Work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While not suitable for many in the long term, short term or\ntemporary work is a great way to fill in the gap. Contact your local placement\nagency or recruiter and let them know what you\u2019re looking for. Agencies have\njob leads that might otherwise be unadvertised during your own job search. And\nwho knows. Your efforts and winning attitude might just result in you being\nhired on a full-time basis!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" So you\u2019ve lost your job and are a bit dazed and confused. Welcome to the new world of work where nothing is guaranteed! Losing a job can be a devastating experience for anyone and you may feel as if you\u2019ve just experienced a huge setback. Perhaps you just planned an exciting vacation or firmed up […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":206,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-205","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n