How To Deal with Redundancy
Being made redundant is never easy and it often comes out of the blue, it can be quite a shock!
I recently had an interview with someone who had been made redundant 3 times in the past two years to see how they handle it and how to deal with redundancy.
1. Take some time to process what has happened
“If this has just happened, take a bit of time to process what has happened.
It can be a difficult thing to navigate and sometimes you can focus too much on jumping back into work with your momentum. However, it is good practice mentally to allow yourself some time to unwind and process.
How can you do this?
- Spend time doing a hobby or pass time that you enjoy doing
- Go away for a few days somewhere if you can
- Spend some time with family.”
2. Speak to family members and close friends (don’t isolate)
“Family and close friends are great for allowing you to vent any frustration you have about the situation, gathering advice from a 3rd person perspective and relieving any emotional stress about the situation.
This can also be useful for opening up any opportunities. Perhaps a friend of yours knows someone who is hiring for a similar role to the one you held, or could help point you in the right direction.”
3. Keep on your feet, stay in your routine
“It is very easy once you come to terms with your situation to loose the routine, it can even feel a bit like you’re on annual leave – which makes it tempting to stay in bed longer, stay up later or even just spend all your time doing things you enjoy!
While this is great for helping you unwind and relax from what has been a stressful event, it is important to stay in the routine of waking up on time, putting some time aside to build new skills and send out applications – this also goes for things in the day you would typically have done at work, like going for a walk at lunch!
This also makes it a lot easier to get back into working again when you find your next opportunity (which you will!).”
4. Don’t loose momentum
“Similar to the last piece of advice, make sure you do not loose your momentum!
It is easy to crash and succumb to the negative emotions you maybe feeling of hopelessness, anger or sadness – but you must remain resilient!
Being made redundant is not a choice and does not reflect badly upon yourself. Remember, you have not been fired or dismissed, it is not your fault and people will not hold this against you if you explain what happened.”
5. Recognise the opportunity you have
“As odd as this sounds, being made redundant is the start of a new beginning! Use this time to build new skills, certifications and build up your resume.
It also doesn’t mean that you have to go down in salary, or down a job level. For some people it can also be the catalyst that starts their freelancing career, a new business or allows them to take that leap they never thought they could.
Every time I have been made redundant in the past, my next job has presented me with new opportunities to grow, an increase in salary, benefits and more. So remain hopeful!”
If you have recently faced redundancy and would like to talk to about it, either for someone to vent to/someone to listen or for career advice, reach out!
Email: helen@jbrecruitment.co.uk
Telephone: 0203 488 2620
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