An involuntary or forced separation from the work caused due to various reasons is referred as a Job Loss here!
Last year an acquaintance called to seek help for her husband. Her husband had lost his job after spending 15 years of service with an organization. She said, he is feeling depressed and not talking to anybody since few days. Can you speak to him?
She handed over the phone to him and we spoke. I acknowledged his situation and expressed support. He started to open up – I inquired about his expertise, preferred role etc. As he got a little comfortable – we explored a few ideas and next steps.
We connected a few more times later – he kept me updated about his progress and within a month he got a suitable role.
He had right credentials; he knew exactly what needs to be done. However, the psychological burden of job loss was causing inaction – a state in which one is dwelling in the past, complaining, resenting and worried about future.
A gentle support, a compassionate listening is all that it takes to create a space for ideas and taking action.
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