Some change "happens" - just when you least want it. Just look at the current economic situation. Losing your job has effected millions and caused disastrous changes to their personal lives. How can we prevent that? The answer is simple - We can not!
So how do we deal with "disaster"? That will be a workshop given soon in the New York City area (look for the side bar notification).
But as a free bonus for reading this far....here are some suggestions.
Easy Change Strategy - look what others in your situation have done.
When I was laid off from a job in international banking, I found the "Forty Plus" group. A group of unemployed executives assisting each other in dealing with the job loss and preparing for the job hunt.
Easy Change Strategy -find neighborhood groups assisting with job hunts (churches, temples, professional business groups)
Easy Change Strategy - ask the government for help, i.e. state and county often have Department of Labor offices especially designed to help the unemployed (in my town its called
"One Stop" office. They have great resources!)
The important part is "not to wind up on the couch" -Do something - ANYTHING!
It will make you feel better, I promise!
This is of course from personal experience in my family. Both my wife and I have been laid off at one time in the last 5 years (and I have had more than 3 different jobs).
Did I give up? Nearly so! Do I like what I am doing now from 9 to 5? NO! But it pays the rent and has great benefits which came in handy when the latest "Change" hit us....My wife is diagnosed with breast cancer. Another unwanted change. And it really changes your perspective on the daily life!
Stay in touch with your firends. They are your back-up team!
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