10 Valuable Hacks To Cope With Possible Redundancy

Till about 2 generations ago it used to be the case that people would be recruited at a job and expect to stay there for as long as they wished. If one lost their job or thought about switching a job it didn’t go down too well in social circles. That is no longer the case and we should realistically anticipate a minimum of at least 5 or 6 job changes during the course of our professional lives.

When faced with redundancy, we often feel we are not in control. Something unwanted is happening to us and usually we feel hurt, sad, anxious and resistant to that change. No matter what our thoughts are, we realize have to deal with it.

When speaking to people during the course of my Career Transition sessions many professionals feel that they have given their work and I quote “their all”, “the best years of their lives”. There are many among us who make their prime focus WORK and related aspects. They systematically push away and neglect personal areas of their life. In these tricky situations, the void that redundancy creates will be massive.

Some Tips I have used during my Career:

1.    Ensure a fine balance between your work and personal life.

2.    It is always useful even when you are happily employed to periodically check what other employment is available. Make the focus job specifications as these may indicate what prospective employees are looking for. This will also clarify how marketable you are.

3.    Always be prepared with a contingency plan. No employee is irreplaceable.

4.    After the initial shock, look at your situation as an opportunity for positive change rather than as a problem.

5.    Take control by taking well thought out action, rather than ruminating and worrying which tends to exacerbate situations.

6.    Some brainstorming is welcome to generate ideas about what else you may be able to do beyond the immediate skill set you have.

7.    Explore whether your skills and experience to date are transferable to other areas.

8.    If you can afford to, it can sometimes be helpful to go away for a few days where you are dissociated from the situation and may be able to see things more objectively.

9.    Sometimes sharing your concerns with others may prove useful as they may have had similar experiences and will be able to empathise with you and perhaps share ideas about how to manage this change.

10.  Optimize your ability to cope with this change by paying attention to your general health. Ensure you eat well, exercise regularly and get adequate sleep.

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