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Gen X Ladies -- how is coronavirus impacting your career?
For so many Gen Xers we are at a career crossroads.
> Trying to get back into the work force
> Making a pivot
> Working through layoffs and down-sizing
How is this impacting you?
> Has the coronavirus crisis made this even harder for you?
> Have you found is opens you up to new opportunities?
> Is it too soon to tell?
What's going on for you?
BETH HEDERMAN Marketing/Media professional / Yoga Teacher
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04/02/20 at 3:19PM UTC
I left my job in October after 20 years in media/advertising to take a break and figure out my next career path. I got certified to become yoga teacher, took a bunch of courses to get certified and was looking for my next role where I had a better work life balance and also start teaching yoga..
Unfortunately now I'm a bit stuck. I'm in advertising which are usually the first budgets that are on hold so a lot of layoffs/freezes are happening. So I haven't had much luck on the job front and with yoga studios closed there isn't work there either.
But I'm making the most of it. We planned for me to be out of work so we are ok financially for now but we are being careful and may need to dip into other savings (i.e. marked for home renovation). The bonus is more time for me....I was diagnosed with an autoimmune in January so Ive been working through meds and recovering. I look for jobs every day, meditate, do yoga, get outside when its nice, etc. I try to keep a routine wherever possible and I can also help my husband recover from hip replacement.
We are going our best to remain optimistic and it should work out for the best
Mimi BishopBiz+Career Coach for Modern Gen X Women
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04/06/20 at 7:29PM UTC
Beth -- thank you for sharing all of that! I understand that you're feeling a bit stuck given the in between you find yourself in.
I'm a former media person as well and pivoted three years ago to business + life coaching so I can relate! I remember during times like the dotcom bubble, 9/11 + the 2008 recession the media industry was so hard hit too.
Continue to take care of yourself and being optimistic, it's what will get you through.
Miranda WilcoxHelping women thrive at work and in life
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03/31/20 at 7:30PM UTC
I was already doing some remote work. Now I do more. I think this time has brought, as well as limited opportunity.
Mimi BishopBiz+Career Coach for Modern Gen X Women
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04/06/20 at 7:25PM UTC
Do you like working remotely? What industry are you in?
Miranda WilcoxHelping women thrive at work and in life
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04/07/20 at 1:27PM UTC
Yes, I love working remotely. I'm in leadership development.
Linda Grace SolisDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion
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03/31/20 at 2:24PM UTC
I have more time now to help my mom (she's 89 and generally healthy, but she's 89, you know?), and to help my niece with her daughter (my husband and I don't have kids, so this little one is like a granddaughter to me). I also have more time to help my niece with her homework (she is in her first semester of college, and she struggles with school in general; being fully online isn't helping her at all).
Overall, once I got past the stress of having to pivot all my classes to an online format, I'm pretty happy working all online. I still worry about COVID-19 and what the world will look like once it's vanquished, but my generalized anxiety about the people I love has mostly dissipated.
Mimi BishopBiz+Career Coach for Modern Gen X Women
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04/06/20 at 7:24PM UTC
Hi Linda -- I understand what it's like to be managing the older parents. I'm glad to hear that you have more time with your mom right now.
Also understand being more available for your niece. I am a professional auntie myself (my husband and I don't have kids either) and it's important to me to be there for my nieces and nephew too.
Glad that you were able to pivot your online classes pretty easily. :)
EMILY KIKUE FRANKEmily is the founder of Career Catalyst
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03/31/20 at 2:24PM UTC
I'm self-employed and work with career-changers, so it was pretty easy for me to switch to online platforms, but it's a bigger challenge to get clients when people are afraid to change careers. I'm doing a lot of pushing out of free info and resources, both to be helpful to people who are panicking and to position myself for when things calm down and get clearer. It's a lot of work, and mostly I like it but it's definitely stressful.
Mimi BishopBiz+Career Coach for Modern Gen X Women
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04/06/20 at 7:22PM UTC
Emily, I'm so glad you were able to switch to online platforms pretty easily.
I can see why some of your clients are a little more hesitant to switch careers at the same time, I wonder if this will also be the eye-opener for many to do what they've been dreaming about for so long but haven't done it.
You are smart to be out there providing service and value to your community. When they are ready you will be first in mind for them.
Katie Henderson Ladyboss752675I am an expert in all things visual.
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03/31/20 at 1:15PM UTC
I'm far from being a Gen X, but I am interested in what they have to say. I know this is a career-oriented site, but there is more at stake. This beautiful planet will soon be in your hands. I believe our human purpose is to make it a garden, not a wasteland. I also believe your generation has the insight and stamina to make it so. Courage, my dear ones!
Mimi BishopBiz+Career Coach for Modern Gen X Women
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04/06/20 at 7:19PM UTC
Katie -- thank you for posting this. I agree -- I am hopeful that Gen Xers take this seriously and are on board with making changes to better support the planet!
Mimi BishopBiz+Career Coach for Modern Gen X Women
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03/24/20 at 7:46PM UTC
Crystal -- did you take time to get a degree in the jewelry industry?
Crystal Rhinebergerprofessional rofl nevermind lets just wing it
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03/24/20 at 1:33PM UTC
Being that I took some time off to nail down my degree, this doesn’t exactly apply to me, but does make me aware that the jewelry industry really relies on human to human contact. So Im not exactly eager to see what happens. Sales and custom work is a very emotion based matter and I just don’t feel computers and phones allow it to happen correctly. And of course at this point who really is going to be investing into gems
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