I am like many of you out there. I am beginning a job search
and feeling all the pain and fear that go with it. So to try to turn this not-so-pleasant period
into a positive, I thought I would write a new blog to try to share what I learn, along with hopefully-helpful tips. And maybe get some helpful suggestions back
from all of you.
After ten years working successfully at a company I love, my
job was just eliminated. There seem to
be many reasons, but the main one I was given was that the company had grown to
such a size that they wanted to make changes in the marketing department. Needless to say, as anyone would be, I was
devastated. As a single mom of two teens I was petrified.
Let me start with Tip
One right here: Start logging
everything you are doing to pick yourself up and find work. I mean everything from calls, to
emails, to social media contacts, to soul searching sessions. It will come in
handy to help you keep your sanity and it will fill in the gaps on the Job
Search Record you will be keeping to receive your unemployment.
Maybe Tip One has two
parts: Keep faith in what religion you hold dear. You will need it, because your faith in
yourself and others is hurting right now.
I realize you may not follow a formal religion, but you most likely
follow a personal doctrine or set of values.
Hold tight to those if that is your path. I have been praying my heart
out and I am blessed to have friends and family who are doing that for me as
well. Believe me, it helps you get up in
the morning to know someone is on your side and you are not alone.
Okay enough blog for now; back to working on my resume. If you are looking for work as well, let me
know how you are doing. I wish you
resilience, luck and a strong support system.
Best, Susan
