Got Pink Slip – Say Thank you.

The year 2012 was really year of destruction, we missed “End of the world” call it was hype, miscalculations, wrong predictions etc…but surely we witnessed Factual Economic Destruction and MACRO ECONOMY.

In simple word Recession, that was an year where I personally gone through lots of up and down (literally roller coaster drive) in my professional career, I witnessed few our projects got cancelled,merger of Business units, Bonus cut, less % of merit hike etc..etc..and very sad part was few of my friends lost Job – literally they got the Pink Slip.

At this toughest moment,to inspire my friends, boost their confidence, I pronounce following Sanskrit sloka….

 

“Charaiveti Charaiveti Yahin to Mantra hai Apna,
Nahin Rukna ,Nahi Thakna ,Satat Chalana Satat Chalana
Yahin to Mantra hai Apnaa, Shubhankar Mantra hai apna”

 

and sharing few of my thoughts which help them keep themselves confident and motivated and help them to look new perspective and prosper positively in their life…..

 

Attitude is a Choice:

 

Regardless of whether I got laid off or not, just being in that environment and watching people’s response to the news was an invaluable life lesson. I saw fear strike and nearly paralyze some people, I saw people fill themselves up with anger, and I saw some people take the lemons and make lemonade.

So you’ve been kicked to the curb. The reasons why don’t matter right now. What does matter is giving yourself a little “me” time to let everything marinate in your head. Doing so meant taking a step back before we could take many steps forward.

If instead you were to dive head-first into the job search, you’d likely be running around like a headless chicken, desperate and without direction. My sincere advice to you is please don’t do that.

 

The importance of taking care of yourself:

 

Losing a job can be very stressful and has even been linked to health risks. The most important thing you can do during this time is to take care of yourself.

• Eat balanced meals. • Get enough sleep. • Exercise.  • Find ways to relax. You can reduce stress through meditation, deep-breathing Exercises, yoga, or whatever relaxation method works for you. • Go for a walk with a friend. • Pamper yourself. Listen to music. Take long baths. Get a massage. • Keep a journal. Writing about stressful life experiences is therapeutic and can be good for your emotional and physical health. Record some of the things that are going well. This will help you see that things are more balanced than they may seem at the moment. • Make a list of your past accomplishments and refer to it whenever you need a boost. • Do things you enjoy doing. Start a project at home. Pursue a hobby. • Spend time with family and people you love.

 

Back with Bang

 

Once you’ve committed to making a career comeback, it’s important to stay determined in the face of adversity and take a methodical approach to achieving your goal. U.S. News and World Report’s On Careers blog offers the following tips to help with the process:

• Be ready to offer explanations. Potential employers will want to know why you stepped away from your last job or why your career was sidetracked. Be forthright, try to frame any employment or skill gaps in a positive light and move on to the next subject. Also remember that every experience has helped you grow as a professional, regardless of how relevant it may seem at first glance.
• Stay connected. If you’re on a break from your career, try to consult, freelance or volunteer in your industry so that you remain up-to-date on what’s happening in your profession. If you’re trying to switch to a new career, find trade associations, reading material and networking events to get yourself involved in the field.
• Update your résumé. It probably goes without saying, but if you haven’t applied to any jobs in a while, it’s important to draft a new résumé that meets today’s best practices. Remember to include any activities you undertook outside your career.
• Tap your network. Your old colleagues can be a vital resource for finding work in your chosen career. If you’re moving into a completely new field, look for opportunities to meet new people and expand your professional network.
• Broaden your scope. Don’t focus solely on obtaining a position similar to one you held in the past. Determine how your skills and talents could apply in a broader range of jobs or industries. Go after some of these new opportunities if they seem appealing — now is the time to take chances.
• Don’t pass up a good thing. Stay open-minded when staging your comeback. For example, even if you’re aiming for a full-time position, don’t reject a part-time or freelance job that’s in line with your career trajectory. Temporary jobs can lead to full-time work, so they may pay off in the long run.

 

Why not entrepreneurship?

Also look for an inspiration from the excellent and successful people who already pioneered in entrepreneurship and lighting world with “Entrepreneur spark” and aiming to build this world very beautiful place to live.

Also in addition to above you also look for an option for entrepreneurship. Layoffs can lead to career rebirths, an event that brings a host of positive feelings with it: inspiration, motivation, excitement, enthusiasm. Second careers can breathe new life into our vocational experience, which ripples through other elements of our lives.

 

Dear friends, Next time when you get a “Pink Slip” instead of asking “why me”, say “Thank you” to them, its an great opportunity to make use of Bigger opportunity waiting outside, also it reveal true potential hidden in you. Most of us witnessed today that people who got laid off may not be an bad performer and also which is beyond your control, losing the job is not an end of your world, we are born to live, work is just supporting system and move on with life with following Mantra…..

“Charaiveti Charaiveti”……………..