Healthy Ways to Deal With Getting Laid Off From Your Job

The good news is that there are several healthy ways to deal with a layoff. First, you can prepare yourself for the future by making a plan. Next, focus on what you can control, such as lowering your monthly expenses and looking for new income sources while you search for a new job. Lastly, avoid feeling personally sabotaged by your layoff. By following these suggestions, you'll be able to cope with a job layoff in a healthy way. Here’s some more information to help you move forward from your layoff.

Plan for the bad while you're in the good

If you've been laid off from your job, you're not alone. Nearly 40 percent of Americans have experienced employment gaps, and many of them haven't received unemployment benefits for the entire time. But don't feel like a failure for not heeding the warning signs. Reach out to friends and family, and learn how to stay positive. Creating a social network is one of the healthy ways to deal with getting laid off from your job.

Don't blame yourself for the layoff. Your former employer's decision may have very little to do with the reason you lost the job. Besides, you shouldn't trash your former employer, either. Instead, try to focus on your own strengths. By doing this, you can focus on your future and your career goals. A layoff will also give you a fresh start. Just remember to look back on your accomplishments.

Remember that a job loss affects the whole family. If you were laid off because of a downsizing, you're probably not alone. Unemployment affects everyone in your family, and you don't want your friends and family to be surprised when you get the news. Make sure to tell your family and friends and make arrangements for the future. It will give you more strength to cope. You may even be able to find a new job, too.

The one of the best way to cope with a layoff is to move on with your life. Try to put the event behind you by doing productive work. Don't dwell on the negative thoughts. While they're normal, it's not a good idea to spend weeks dwelling on the past or focusing on the layoff. You may want to write about the situation to better process the experience.

Focus on what you can control

First of all, you must stop obsessing over what has happened(if you currently ate obsessing). Even if you're not sure what caused the layoff, focus on what you can control. You might feel guilty about it, but this has nothing to do with the value of you as a person or your future. Companies lay people off for a variety of reasons, including a change in direction or market conditions.

You should ask about transitioning work if you're being laid off from your current position. Find out how long the transition will last, and how you'll be allowed to leave the building as soon as possible. Be aware that access to email and Slack could be revoked immediately after your termination. If possible, you can ask for a few hours to get your life back in order before being terminated from your job.

While getting laid off can be scary, it's also common for people to experience other negative emotions. It's important not to blame yourself; it happens to many people in different industries. Stay productive, add skills, and get job interviews. And keep focusing on what you can control. If you focus on these factors, you'll be able to cope with your situation better.

Staying calm and present is important. While this unexpected event can knock your wind out, remember that it was not your decision and was made by your employer. If you're unsure of how to proceed, avoid posting major updates on social media until the situation is resolved (at least for you internally).

Avoid feeling like you have failed personally

When getting laid off from your job, it can be easy to feel personally responsible for the decision, even if you had no part in it. It is natural to feel disappointed and be tempted to get even with your former boss. However, you should avoid doing this, because this could hurt your job search and result in bad references. Rather than making threats or taking it personally, focus on the skills you learned while working at the company and leverage those skills to obtain another suitable role.

Avoid hiding the fact that you've been laid off

Hitting the job market after being laid off? Here are a few things to keep in mind. It is best to avoid lying about your layoff, but if you must, you can always try to mask the fact with your resume. It may be tempting to make it sound as if you have had a short employment gap, but your interviewer will pick up on that if you try to lie.

While you may feel like a failure for having been laid off, the fact is that you are not. There is no way to predict the future of an employer or completely eliminate the possibility of a layoff. In fact, millions of people have been laid off. If you were unlucky enough to have been laid off by a big company, you may have had no choice but to accept it.

Build a relationship with a mentor

Many successful individuals have publicly discussed the importance of a mentor in their lives, and many people are beginning to see the benefits of having a mentor as well. But before you can build a relationship with a mentor, you need to understand what a mentor does for their mentees. While a mentor is not a therapist, they can provide a wealth of support, knowledge, and guidance.

One of the best ways to find a mentor is to seek one in your field. There are plenty successful people in numerous industries that are ready, willing, and able to mentor you. However, you should first find a person who shares some of your interests and is willing to mentor you. Make sure you and your mentor are a good match in terms of personality. If you are not, you should look for another mentor who has similar experiences and interests.

As a mentor, your mentor should be willing to share some of their experiences, such as how you get started in their field or a new industry. The may offer advice or pointers to the mentee about how to overcome obstacles they have faced professionally and personally. In addition, a mentor should listen carefully to what their mentee has to say. Then, try to make them feel empowered by asking them what steps they think they should take next.

A good mentor may also provide you with introductions to people or information that may get you a new job.

Conclusion

We understand that layoffs are not only inconvenience but potential life altering events. I know you are probably sad, upset, and angry right now. Do your best to not hold onto these feelings and use them as a catalyst to continue to push towards your professional goals. Take our tips, continue to better yourself, and move forward and creating a professional and personal life that fulfills you.

Written by: Coach Clinton