Being fired could be an advantage (Part One)

Okay so you are called into the boss’s office. You are fired. No reason. No antagonism. You are stunned and are suddenly out of a job. What do you do now? The fact is that you are not alone. In today’s competitive business economy, major corporations and small businesses alike are announcing layoffs and individual dismissals in record numbers across Australia. This is a terrible blow, especially for men and women who have families to support. This situation also results in many displaced workers who have nowhere to go.Many people say you should look at this unfortunate event as an excellent opportunity in disguise, a chance to stop, catch your breath, and figure out what you are doing with your life. In reality, few people who find themselves suddenly out of work have the financial resources to turn their unexpected time off into a contemplative exercise in self-exploration. Normally, the most important mission of the recently unemployed is to find a new job as quickly as possible. Online searches for jobs these days are common and you will find some extremely good online sites that will help immensely in your hunt for a new job.Two of these sites are exceptional when you are searching for a fulltime position. A site, which I recommend, is OzFreeOnline.com; all you need to do is register to access all the information, post your résumé, and get onto the job market right away.Unlike the average job seeker, however, a person who has been ‘sacked’ has not only the substantial stress of job hunting with which to deal but also a very wide range of emotions including sadness, rage, confusion, and despair. If it keeps you sane, have a good cry, but do not let this go on too long; keep in mind that most dismissals are not personal, but are based on financial business decisions. Nobody was out to get you personally. In addition, while you should not ignore the radical emotions you may be feeling, it is up to you to pull yourself together quickly and be determined to meet the challenges ahead.Firstly, make sure that you receive everything from your former employer to which you are entitled. Secondly, strategise to minimise the damage to your finances. Draw up a plan to manage your household expenses. This might be a time to reduce ‘luxuries like cable TV or daily restaurant lunches, or the few drinks after work. Some monthly expenses, such as your Internet connection and mobile phone, continue to be valuable in job search and must not be cut back.

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