Happiness is a Warm Gun? What to do if you hear: "you're fired!"
Happiness is a warm gun? Well perhaps for some but what do you do when your own Donald Trump or Alan Sugar points to you and says: “you’re fired!” Whether it’s being made redundant, not being made permanent, or actually being dismissed, losing your job can be one of life's most traumatic experiences. On the other hand, however difficult you might find coping with sudden job loss, there can be positives in such situations. Read our "Plan - A, what to do if you lose your job".
Maybe these self motivation tips could help you on your way to finding happiness in life again.
Plan - A. What to do if you lose your job
Plan
A
Happiness is a warm gun? What to
do if you lose your job....
Ask
Find out
why you’ve lost your job. If it was an economic decision at least it
wasn’t personal. If it was something you did wrong you may need to do
some soul-searching. Or perhaps the job just wasn’t right for you or for
your employer. Either way, you need to know for your own benefit, and
for future reference – any future employer is bound to ask.
Accept
Let the
dust settle. Don’t go into hibernation or mourning, but take as much
time as you can afford in order to accept what’s happened. This will
help you to avoid any poor judgements or hasty decisions. It’s not
uncommon for people suffering from trauma to go through predictable
phases. You may experience denial, anger, bargaining, and depression
before the acceptance which may allow you to move on.
Address
It’s
possible (if not probable) that losing your job will leave you in short
term difficulties. Deal with the practicalities as soon as you can. Your
immediate financial situation will need to be appraised, as may elements
of your lifestyle. Some short-term savings may give you breathing-space
but you may need advice over longer-term financial matters and career
options.
Analyse
Were you
happy in your previous employment? What circumstances surrounded your
work or profession? Are there any trends, threats or opportunities that
need to be factored into your future actions. Think about your personal
situation. Are you happy where you‘re living? Is now the time to make
changes based on changing family circumstances, such as children growing
up.
Appreciate
Always
be positive. After coming to terms with the practical and emotional
issues surrounding your job loss, see this as an opportunity. You’ve
taken stock of your personal or professional situation, now try to think
about how you can make positive changes. This might be just the prompt
to make that domestic or career move you've always thought about, or
maybe it's time to down-size to make room for other pursuits.
Aim
Think
about what you do next. Is it time for more of the same or time for a
change? Formulate your plans. Draw up a list of what’s important to you,
what you want from life, and what you need to do to get it. Be
adventurous – this might be just the opportunity you’ve needed to start
on long forgotten dreams or ambitions. Think about putting a plan
together. Be sure to involve anybody close to you who is likely to be
affected.
Audit
Take
stock of your personal and professional situation. Have a good, critical
look at your cv. Do you have what’s needed to put your plan into
operation? If not, what do you need to add or do? More experience,
education or practical qualifications? Research any options you’re
considering.
Act
Take
action. If needed, update your skills or qualifications. If you need
more experience before you can put your plan into action, how can you
gain it? Build up any networks you might need. Build your plan around
SMART objectives. Make them specific, measurable, attainable, realistic
and time-bounded. Go for them! Stay positive….
Apply
For your next job - if
that’s what your plan to do.
The lessons
you’ve learned- from losing your job, or from the work you’ve put in
since. Nothing in life is wasted if we use it to help us grow. Make sure
you learn and benefit from the experience.
Achieve
Closure from losing
your job?
Insights into yourself,
your life, your future?
Whatever you
set your sights on from here……?
Happiness is a Warm Gun? Look for Inspiration .....
Still not convinced? Click here for some inspirational stories of how others have coped with job loss.
Or there's always delicious irony. Perhaps happiness really is a warm gun .....!
Happiness is a Warm Gun is the name of a Beatles song. It's not our endorsement of gun culture or of any of the other issues sometimes attributed to the lyrics. Some say it's one of the best songs ever written by the Beatles. Listen to "Happiness is a Warm Gun" and judge for yourself.....
