We’ve heard about mass layoffs and businesses closing, but another, more uplifting trend is happening during the pandemic. People are voluntarily leaving their jobs. Despite the uncertainty—economic or otherwise—people are still taking risks to find something better for themselves. The Numbers How many people are making the change? Depending on the survey and details […]
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So You Lost Your Job, Part 3: Where to Go Next
Career Tip Changing Careers Leaving Your Job
In the last two articles, I talked about a few things you should do right after you’re let go, and I shared some tips on how to cope with job loss. And now you have a choice on what to do next. Do you immediately hunt for a new job in your current field? Or […]
So You Lost Your Job, Part 2: Coping with Job Loss
Career Tip Leaving Your Job
You may have a string of thoughts going through your head right after and for days or weeks after you’re laid off. Why was I let go? Why didn’t X get let go? What am I going to do now? What do I tell my family? What a relief to finally know. Oh well, that’s […]
So You Lost Your Job, Part 1: Nuts and Bolts
Leaving Your Job
Even though the world is stressful enough right now, layoffs are still happening and the stress just keeps piling on. If you have been laid off, know that you’re not alone and you can get through this. Losing a job is a traumatic experience, and taking it for all that it is (and isn’t) will […]
How to Job Search During and After a Pandemic
Career Tip Changing Careers Job Hunting
I will be the first to admit that there wasn’t a pandemic portion of my career coach training way back when. We’re all in new territory, and anyone who says they know exactly what to do right now is a liar. Now that we got that out of the way! What Other People Think As […]