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Week of November 16 = Transition
It
is very hard to move forward if you are always looking backward! When dealing
with the loss of a job, we need to process the change and deal with any
unresolved issues and move forward. If we chose to not let go and move on…this
will prevent you from getting a new position.
Everyone goes through a cycle when they lose
their job. First we usually experience denial…saying to ourselves, I can not
believe this has happened to me. Then we get angry, feeling like we have done
so much for this company and how could they do this to us. Next is self-blame
or depression. In this stage we are wondering what we did wrong. Hopefully,
this will bring on a struggle within ourselves, and if handled appropriately, we
will believe this was for the best and start looking into the future with hope.
At this stage of the cycle….we will then find success in getting a new job.
Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how
we react to it!
The saying above is so true…think about it for
a minute. If we are not defensive and try to logically think about things
instead of reacting, we have the ability to work through the issue, find a
solution and move forward! This can be the key to finding our next job!
A few tips for managing these feelings as we go
through this cycle are listed below:
Remember, the
key is taking care of yourself and trying to stay positive. Work through the
cycle and remember, you are good at what you do and when you do find the
position you are looking for, the chances are it will be a positive change. So
try to stay positive and keep your head up. Many people find positive self talk
also helps get through the roller coaster ride of looking for a job.
Creative Job Search – 2005
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