How Layoffs Are Losing Their Taboo
Traditionally, many workers have found it hard – even embarrassing – to share news of job loss. But that’s increasingly changing. Plus, why ‘overthinkers’ may be struggling with remote work.
Why more people are coming forward about job loss
Many workers feel ashamed or devastated by losing a job – yet more people are sharing their uneasy news on social media, especially as layoffs increase in some sectors. Communities on platforms including LinkedIn are rallying to help those who are going through this tough period – and it’s helping shatter the taboos around job loss.
Not only can posting about layoffs help provide the emotional support many workers need during tough and even isolating times, but experts say going public about getting laid off can even be a “very strategic move”.
Read more from Bryan Lufkin on how layoffs are shedding their taboo.
Why overthinkers struggle with remote work
Anyone can suffer under the isolation of remote work
Overthinking can happen in any environment that allows room for uncertainty, but experts say remote work can make overthinking tendencies worse, because the lack of face-to-face communication among colleagues
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Read more from Bryan Lufkin on the remote-work problem for overthinkers.
Can you stay in a job for too long?
How do employers see workers who have stuck with the same jobs and companies for years – even decades? The answer is complicated.
Read more from Kate Morgan on how recruiters view workers who stay put.
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Senior Global Finance Paralegal at Dechert LLP
2 年I was laid off from my job during the crash of 2009. My industry was ground zero for the crash so I didn't take it personally although it was still deeply painful and terrifying. I took the position that my new job was to find a job and my new office was my dining room table. I told everyone I knew that I was laid off. The result was that I had friends and colleagues calling me with tips on job openings. One of those tips panned out. Seven weeks later, I was employed with an increase in salary and excellent benefits in a related industry. Be bold. Mighty forces will come to your aid.
Production Management
2 年Help your poor one like O.Joaquim 'll appreciate.
???? People & Policy Strategist | Social Entrepreneur | Executive Leadership Coach
2 年People are being more and more treated like they are disposable. I would invert this message and say that firing people has become so normalised that we have all been desensitised towards it specially during lockdown.
Auditor at Department of Defense
2 年I’ve been through multiple layoffs in my life and my experience is that people who are professional do not view layoffs negatively. We cannot control our circumstances 100% all the time, but we CAN choose the company we decide to keep during tough times. Yes there are people who laughed at me and put me down when I was unemployed. Simply don’t choose those people.