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When the Bomb Drops



The bomb in this case is you suddenly and unexpectedly lose your job. What to do? Keep this in mind, a little something from survival training. STOP.

S - Stop

T - Think

O - Orient
 
P - Plan

Stop the panic from setting in. Take a minute and breathe, it's going to be okay. The sun will still rise. All storms will pass. I know this is easy to say but I've seen it over and over throughout my career in workforce development.

Think about where you are in life financially, professionally and personally. What resources do you have? What expenses can be cut? Who do you know? You do not have to have all the answers this minute. Take the time to be honest with yourself and those helping you.

Orient to the direction you want to go. Answer, so what's next? Keep in mind there is no job called "anything." Make a goal and focus on it.

Plan how to get there. What will the steps be and what do I need to make it happen? Be flexible and able to adjust. Getting a new job is more like a marathon than a sprint. Plan for the long haul.

There is no set time frame for the above and some steps may have to be repeated. You are more than a job or career. Don't let it become all consuming.

   

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