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I get asked a lot how I bounced back so fast from being fired.
Here’s the thing:
It wasn’t easy and it wasn’t glamorous but here are some of the keys:
Listen to your own voice over everything else.
Practice gratitude.
Leverage past success as an indicator there will be future success.
Ask for help.
Shine a light on shame.
-Heather
Anonymous
07/15/21 at 1:46PM UTC
is there such a thing as "bouncing back so quickly after being fired?". Let's be honest. there is NOT. I was terminated by a ruthless corporate maneuver almost 3 yaers ago. I still struggle. I"m an upbeat and very positive person with outstanding references and work history. Even still, this traumatic event was devastating to me...and as a medical professional, I could not explain fully what occurred because it was so convoluted (had nothing to do with my performance and everything to do with a corporate brokered deal)....But what do people think? how to bounce back and act like 'no big deal?"...how to start over, regain balance...the start over itself is treacherous climb uphill. I think we need to be painfully honest about this discussion and not sugarcoat it. it's a terrible terrible experience. I learned that there is NO trust in the work place. None. our Chief Medical Officer saw it all happening to me (and others) and did nothing. horrendous.
Anonymous
10/14/24 at 2:58PM UTC
Yes, I agree there's no such thing as bouncing back quickly after being fired. It's almost like telling a woman after she's just given birth that she's expected to fit into her prematernity clothes within two weeks. Often it doesn't work that way. And Many times and depending on the industry and the cause of the termination, the process of rebuilding and restoring could stretch out for what seems like, eons and can cause some very deep emotional wounds, even after new work is secured However, any positivity that can be found is welcomed and needed. Whether it's finding solace through prayer and a faith walk, focusing on those key important relationships with loved ones that may have previously been neglected due to busy work schedules, or even going to counseling, it's a respite from the mental lows that creep around when you're suddenly finding yourself out of job.
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07/15/21 at 7:57PM UTC
100% no denying the difficulty levels; however, it seems to be more of a thing of giving people having undergone such experiences a glimmer that there is hope and courage and sometimes, it is redirection, not rejection. I don't think it is a thing of denying the trauma of it though as you're right, there's nothing easy and I think for many, the scar will never go away, BUT we can't let the mean people of the past hold us hostage forever and I think that is what was meant - some inspiration on a path forward.
Anonymous
07/12/21 at 5PM UTC
Thanks for sharing!
