Your job is finding a job

Your job is finding a job

You may be unemployed or faced with the prospect of losing your current role but, whatever the case, you must be totally focussed on the hunt for the next job.

This may well sound like the absolutely obvious, however it is not easy either psychologically or practically.

For many people their job is a significant aspect of who they are and having it taken away, for whatever reason, creates a fracture in that persona; it may take away some personal esteem.

One way to begin the process of dealing with this loss is to immerse yourself in the activities of job hunt. You need to apply yourself to it professionally and thoroughly. It is a project with a defined outcome, so what are;

• The plan?
• The timescales?
• The resources requirements?
• The support “staff”?
• The demands of the Government?
• The bank and other financial commitments?

Some people, for example, get out of bed early, prepare themselves as if they are going to work and behave as if this is now, and for the foreseeable future, their job; it is a psychological discipline and helps offset the inevitable inertia that comes from worry and frustration.

This approach has the added advantage of sending a message to the family this is the focus. You are not at home with nothing to do and therefore, readily available for household chores. Sharing any tasks is important but during the day you are working at securing your and their future. Explaining this to the family at the start of the process is crucial and will ensure their support and understanding. This is an issue for you all.

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