There is more to life then this stupid jobs

Getting sacked from a job is a terrible thing to happen to the bread earner of the family. It’s worse when it comes with no prior warning. All seems fine but everything can fall apart when one is handed out a pink slip and, worse, when there are not many options available in a lifeless job market.

Still, as in any job market, there will be instances where solitary firms will have to let go of individuals at some point due to a number of reasons, not always linked to the performance of those individuals.

“This is always a difficult message to relay to family and friends The important thing is to truthfully tell it and honest about it

“The circumstances under which the termination happened plays an important role but whatever the reasons, the support from the family is key.”

First and foremost, tell your family what is happening at your workplace and that you foresee problems. This can give you some time to adapt – both emotionally and financially.

You should stay calm. Panicking will not help either of you, or the situation at hand.

Ideally, you should have saved something in the bank for a rainy day. Sit down together and work out a sustenance plan for the months you might not land a new job.

Don’t let a job loss impact your self-confidence. It can happen to anybody. Compose yourself, start networking and look for another job.

Get in touch with hiring managers, former and current colleagues, alumni contacts, personal friends, get referrals, do all that it takes to land another job.

Channel your energies to do a positive thing – which here is working towards another job rather than getting into fights and arguments that can only have adverse effects.