Healing After A Job Loss

When an unexpected job loss occurs it creates a scenario that most us aren't ready or equipped to deal with.

Oftentimes after a job loss we seek and are given advice of where to look for a new job. If we are lucky we may receive help from our employer in the form of a company that will provide assistance with resume enhancement or interview practice. There is no support system in place to help us  with the actual job loss.

I firmly believe that we overlook our own personal healing for a few reasons. Men tend to overlook healing after a job loss because we are frequently trained not to deal with our emotions. We may scream or pick up other addictions but we don't deal the actual problem. Both men and women overlook their own healing because they are consumed with finding a job as quickly as possible. This practice is understandable but unhealthy. Furthermore, I think we don't heal properly after a job loss because we blame ourselves for our job loss. We are filled with I should have, if only I had, they never liked me, I knew something was up, or some other conclusion that blocks our healing.

No matter what the reason is for your job loss give yourself  time to heal after the experience. Determine what you can learn from the situation. Seek the assistance of family, friends, or even a counselor so that you prepare yourself to move forward in your career.