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Our economy is changing and many people have already experienced
a loss of their job. As with any loss there is grief. Acknowledged
grief can move you through it in a more positive manner and
help prepare you for future interviews. Unattended grief can
immobilize you emotionally and slow down progress in your
job search. Seek to surround yourself with people who affirm
you. While grieving, it is easy to identify with negative
thinking and blame yourself for the situation. Take some time
to process through the loss before going on interviews. If
you ignore your grief, you may find that interviews lack enthusiasm
and spontaneity. The grief may cover your true talents.
Looking for a job requires positive emotional strength. Take
care of yourself. Reach out to family and friends. Refocus
your values and redefine your goals. Most importantly, do
not dwell on the things you cannot control but on those things
you have control over and move you forward. Visualize success
for yourself.
Because job loss is a financial issue, here are some tips
to lessen the financial impact on your life:
- Review your financial situation and determine how you
will distribute your finances so as to stretch them and
not make unrealistic promises to creditors. 2. Notify creditors
immediately of your situation and inform them regarding
your plans to make payments.
- Sit down with household members and list expenses. Determine
together which expenses can be eliminated, reduced or deferred.
Make cuts that are going to give real mileage to your current
cash reserves and income. 4. Budgets are guides that help
you view the current situation. Continually revise your
budget as things change. Control your spending accordingly.
- Use credit only for absolute necessities. Keep careful
account of your credit.
As you are best able to meet the current demands on your
money, you will have more energy for the job search. Success
breeds success. Good luck!
Source: Ron Wall, Extension Specialist, "News
Release: Responding to the Reality or Threat of Job Loss,"
University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2001.
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