5 Ways To Deal With Job Loss

Have you just been fired? Have you just put in your resignation? Have you quit your job because you want to make a mid-life career change? If you’ve said ‘yes’ to any of these questions, we strongly suggest you read up on what Ryan, 33, a sales manager with a leading telecom company, did when he recently lost his job. Here are 5 exciting ways you can deal with a job loss.

1. Is this the opportunity that you were looking for?

“I’ve noticed that many people are stuck in roles that don’t match their true passion. They always think about waiting for the right opportunity to change jobs but don’t always have the courage to do so, because of the sense of security, stability and income the job gives. A great way to deal with a job loss is to analyze if this was the chance you’ve always been waiting for”, said Ryan. We have to agree with Ryan because many of us often wait forever to make that job switch but never end up mustering the courage to do so.

2. Take a holiday

“If you have been fired, or have resigned, chances are that you’ve been paid out. Why not use this money to go on the vacation you’ve always wanted to take?”, pointed out Ryan. Going on a holiday with friends or family is a great way to deal with a job loss because it will help you relax and de-stress. And the best part is that you will come back with a fresh perspective on life which will help you arm yourself with the skills and attitude while you look for your next job.

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3. Keep yourself busy even if you are not working

“Losing a job is often very emotionally and mentally stressful. A great way to deal with a job loss is to keep yourself occupied, whether it is a new hobby or any other activity that you can do on a daily basis”, said Ryan. We agree with Ryan because keeping yourself occupied after losing a job will keep your mind from being idle. This will only mean less frustration, less panic and less worries.

4. Start networking

“One of the first things that I did after I came back from my holidays is networking. I started getting in touch with former coworkers, friends and even distant acquaintances to see if anyone knew of openings or opportunities”, said Ryan. He also added that Facebook and LinkedIn were great places to start networking from the comfort of your very home.

5. Analyze your role in the job that you just lost

A very constructive way of dealing with a job loss is to analyze your role and position in the job that you just lost. “When I lost my job, I sat down and analyzed the job and the role that I had lost. It is a great tool to find out what you want to do next and from where you want to start”, said Ryan. “What went wrong?”, “What did I not like about that job?”, “How can I further my career”, “How can I not let this happen again” were some of the questions Ryan asked himself while analyzing the job loss.