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4 Basic Things To Do After Losing Your Job

By Modupeoluwa Adekanye

09 July 2020   |   3:51 pm

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Many unplanned events have happened since the Coronavirus outbreak and one of these events is the loss of job by so many people. If you have found yourself in this situation, you might be wondering what next? Losing a job is anybody’s nightmare. Depending on others for your expenses can be depressing. Below are some…

4 Basic Things To Do After Losing Your Job

Many unplanned events have happened since the Coronavirus outbreak and one of these events is the loss of job by so many people. If you have found yourself in this situation, you might be wondering what next?

Losing a job is anybody’s nightmare. Depending on others for your expenses can be depressing. Below are some things to do after losing your source of income:

Stay calm
As much as you feel the need to shout and scream at your HR or whoever is letting you go our of frustration pain or sorrow, try and refrain from doing so. Avoid yelling, cursing, or using your social media platforms to bad-mouth your former employer. Remember, you need them to write you a good recommendation letter. Ask as many questions as you want, for instance, the reason behind your being sacked, when it takes effect, and if there’s a severance package.

Work on your budget
It is important to think about how you will sort your bills through the period you are not earning. Cut your spendings, take out the unnecessary spendings, and focus on the important payments. Try as much as possible to streamline your budget to reduce your expenditure as much as possible.

Make career moves
Think about what you want to do next as regards your career. Do you want to be self-employed or wish to continue in your career path? Make the decision that works best for you. Reach out to your friends and ask them to let you know of any suitable opportunities. Use online platforms to update your profile and skills and reach out to people in your industry.

Keep learning
Whether you have a job or not, you need to keep learning. Make use of the thousands of online courses available to either sharpen or gain new skills. Ensure that you take out time every day to read up on the changing trends in your industry. Reach out to those who are better than you in the industry, learn as much as you can so that when you start another job, you are more knowledgable than ever.