We are all bracing ourselves for massive job losses during this financial crisis, the worse since the Great Depression. This summer the auto layoffs, which were enormous before, will add up to the hundreds of thousands. Living in Michigan, at times Southeastern Michigan will feel like a ghost town.
Whether or not your own job is in jeopardy right now, you are probably well aware that at some point you may become a victim of downsizing. Even so being laid off is one of the most traumatic events we can experience, rated close behind the death of a spouse. The problem is many of us define ourselves by our jobs which is why we ask someone when we meet them, What do you do?
Here are some suggestions so that the loss of your job does not get the better of you.
Do not take it personally. We all want to be in control of our lives and many of us believe we can do it. You cannot. We cannot control the weather and things that happen to us which had nothing to do with what we did or who we are. Getting laid off is one of those times. Your home being in the path of a tornado is another.
Get angry later. It is easy to be hostile when you are told your job has been eliminated. It is only natural to be upset but acting on anger may do more harm than good.Maintain your cool and think of the image you want to portray in the future.
Get a recommendation in writing as quickly as possible. Tell your boss you'll write the draft and she can edit it. You can also ask you supervisor to send you a short email for a recommendation even a 2-sentence recommendation will do. Find out which phone number your boss wants to use for contact information.
Be a self promoter. Now is the very best time to stand up and believe in yourself. Ask yourself how can others benefit from your expertise if you don't get the words out? One of your challenges may be finding the balance between self-absorption and devotion to others. It is not unethical to stand up for yourself.
Take your grief seriously and be kind to yourself. Get counseling if you think it will help. Grief is a natural response to losing something of value
Accentuate the positive. Who knows what your next opportunity will be here. Maybe being laid off was the best thing that could have happened to you. Books have been written about how losing a job led to something much better.
These are just a few suggestions for you to keep in mind when you get laid off. You may also want to help your friends with these tips.
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