Some Advice for the Suddenly Unemployed
The economy has taken a turn for the completely unexpected. Just a couple months ago, companies were scratching their heads, wondering how they’d ever find employees who could fill their open positions. How could they incentivize people to join their team?
Now, with an economy that has taken an about-face and with companies trying to navigate their next thirty days — much less their next 30 years — the job market is changing. Some companies are never going to come back from this. Some are going to change their structure or expectations for what it means to “come to work.” Some may never return to full force and others will redefine themselves and their definition of success.
As you navigate this new market and changing landscape, take some time to consider where you are and what is next for you.
Is this the change you've been waiting for?
A new industry? A new job? New challenges with more opportunities for advancement?
Some people are all about staying the course and interruptions to the normal are simply something to overcome. Others, however, view challenges and changes as an opportunity to pivot. Have you been considering a move? Has the job you've been in kept you wanting more, but you haven't been able to entertain the idea of leaving for greener pastures?
This stall in our economy has been, for some, a setback for the course they’re on. For others, however, it can be a chance to start a new adventure. To go back to school. To move into a new company, a new position.
What are your next moves in this job market?
Don't waste the disruption you’ve just experienced. If you've been looking for a chance to try a new path in life, maybe now’s the time. If this has ignited within you a drive to move forward with a new idea, don't wait. Whether you’re looking to move into a new industry or stay in the one you've been in, the opportunity brought upon you by this changing economy can be a turning point for your career.