How to deal with a job layoff, in 10 key points

We offer you several psychological guidelines to recover from a job 'disappointment'.

One of the most difficult and saddest moments in our lives is when we are fired from our job.

Being out of work can be complicated because it can destabilize us economically, but it also brings with it psychological consequences: depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia...

Tips for coping with a job layoff

Facing a layoff is not always easy, but it can be less unpleasant if you follow a series of tips like the ones we propose below.

1. Accept the grief

Any loss can have psychological consequencesThe grieving process does not only refer to the death of a loved one or a breakup with a partner, but also to a job layoff. After a layoff, there is a big change in our life that can destabilize us: we may feel sad to leave a job we like, melancholy for not sharing pleasant moments with colleagues with whom we felt close and financial difficulties that we did not count on may appear.

There are a series of stages of grief as we explained in our article "The 5 stages of grief (when a family member dies)" that we must overcome, and accepting the experience of job loss is the first step to be able to follow our path and raise our spirits as soon as possible in order to find a solution to this new situation in which we live immersed.

2. Don't take it personally

Dismissal can occur for many reasons, but you should not take it personally. Sometimes, it can be a decision of the company to cut personnel, your skills may not fit the job you are in, or you may have become demotivated by the working conditions you have encountered in recent months. by the working conditions you have encountered in recent months.

You should know that you have a number of skills or talents that you can certainly put into practice in another organization, so the sooner you accept the situation, the sooner you can look for a new future.

3. Make sure everything is legal

Some companies take advantage of workers and don't do things right.. Make sure that the dismissal is legal or, if not, make use of your right. If you are entitled to severance pay or if the company owes you money for your seniority in the company do not let time pass. If you consider that the dismissal is unjustified, undue or unfair, make use of the law and find out about the deadlines to be able to claim.

4. Do not opt for revenge

You may be resentful because you are now in a difficult situation, but you should be objective. After assessing what may have happened, don't go for revenge. That is, if you have a grievance, do it, but don't try to take revenge in other ways. don't try to take revenge in other ways or you may get hurt..

5. Make an immediate decision

Dismissal is a reality in your life, so there is no time for regrets.. In the short term you must make sure that everything is in order. If you have to collect unemployment benefits, do it, if you want to take some time to think about it. First make an immediate decision about your present, then you will make long-term decisions.

6. Keep a positive attitude

Layoff is not a pleasant situation; however, it can happen and it is something you cannot avoid when it happens. So you should keep a positive attitude to be able to adapt to the change as soon as possible. Now you have a chance to do what you've always wanted to do..

7. Get to know yourself

You've probably been in the same workplace for years, which may have put you in a comfort zone, but the layoff is an opportunity to get to know yourself and who you are. is an opportunity to get to know yourself and who you are.. Now you can reflect on your talents and your desires, and know where your future is headed.

8. Reinvent yourself and take advantage of change.

After getting to know yourself, it is time to take advantage of this new opportunity. Maybe you want to become an entrepreneur or maybe you want to opt for a job that motivates you more. The layoff can be an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally..

9. Pay attention to your finances

Now, before you make any decisions about your present and your future, make sure you have your needs met, make sure you have your financial needs covered.. You must be realistic in this sense in order not to have any surprises.

10. Follow a series of tips to get a job

Being out of work can be worrying, and if your economy does not allow it, you will have to look for a job as soon as possible. Being unemployed affects our emotional state and can cause many psychological problems such as depression, anxiety or insomnia. But before despairing you can follow a series of tips that will help you find a job sooner than you thought.

They are the following:

• Know yourself and be aware of your strengths to find a job that fits your profile.
• Create a good CV that highlights your strengths and minimizes your weaknesses. You can read our article "10 tips to improve your Curriculum Vitae" to elaborate a successful resume.
• Use social networks, as they are a great opportunity to learn about new offers and make yourself known.
• Make good use of job portals, which are key if you are looking for a job.
• Be proactive. You may have a hard time being unemployed, but don't lose Heart and get moving.
• Have a great interview following our advice in this article: "Job Interviews: The 10 most frequent mistakes".
• Work on your personal brand, as it is one of the most effective ways to find a job.
• If you want to go deeper into each of these points, you can click on our text: "I don't have a job: 7 expert tips to find it".