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Recent layoff - freedom and angst

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Recent layoff - freedom and angst

I was laid off from a 4-year job that was mediocre on good days with a below average boss who had no experience managing people in my field. Her approach to solving that problem was to lay off people in that area.

Post-layoff I'm experiencing two extremes: freedom and angst.

Not having to answer to her about my life or my tasks, is VERY welcome. However, dealing with angst and rollercoaster of a job search is difficult and overrides the joy of liberation many days.

I tried putting myself on a daily schedule to provide some structure. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

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  1. Anonymous

    The more specific your strategy, tge more freedom you will enjoy.

    For instance, job research, company profiling on Monday mornings, followup calls to past submissions and networking Tuesday mornings, monitoring job boards and cold calls for informational interviews Wednesday mornings......you get tge idea. Mornings are spent investing in your search and afternoons are exercise, lunch with your network, errands abd down- time.

  2. Anonymous

    I can understand that! Having emotional ups and downs following a job loss, particularly a job you didn't really enjoy,is perfectly normal. Be sure to update your Linked In profile and other job-related platforms after updating your resume and perhaps pursuing new skills certifications. Be sure to let friends, neighbors, former co-workers, people at your place of worship if applicable, and anyone who will speak positively about your work know that you're looking for work. If you don't have much money saved, consider working for a temping agency or doing some other "right now" job such as restaurant work while you search for the right job for you. As for your daily schedule, evaluate what is working and keep that, then figure out what isn't working and modify accordingly. Be sure you are making the job search your job right now, but stick to a reasonable number of hours a day; don't do it 24/7 and do take time to do things that renew you and that you enjoy.

  3. Anonymous

    I completely relate to everything you've said. I quit in June though due to my mental health being at a breaking point. Currently still unemployed and the job hunt is frustrating. I'd say if you have connections/networking colleagues that can assist that will be a saving grace. It's not pretty and sometimes I regret quitting but then I realize I was at my breaking point. I definitely understand the rollercoaster aspect and just wanted to give my story to let you know you are not alone (michael jackson voice lol). I hope you fine a job/career that values you and creates an environment for you to thrive!

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