I survived the Retrenchment, So?
First, I want to say that each one's path is different and unique; what worked for me might not work for you. But by telling my story, it may benefit someone's life.
I was informed on February 14 this year that I was retrench. No, I never celebrate Valentine's Day, so I wasn't really bloody over it on this particular day. It did happen a day after my girlfriend, Leolynn Smith died in a car accident (on February 13).
Before I talk about my retrenchment, allow me to tell how my girlfriend's death also had an impact on the situation ...
I was devastated by her death. And when the retrenchment announcement happened, I just wanted the weeks to fly - let's just go!
HER ROLE IN MY LIFE
Leolynn's death reminded me of my first retrenchment at another employer - in Cape Town in 2011. I was informed at the end of September about a retrenchment and October 2011 happened. In February 2012 I started work at Port Elizabeth. This is where I met Leolynn.
For those of you who don't know, except that Leolynn and I were colleagues before, we became good friends. She was one of my two bridesmaids at my wedding. Over the years, her family has become mine.
Ever after her death, I think she always showed me the light at the end of a tunnel. Last year in June, I complained about my financial distress and her answer was: "God has always made you a way, didn't he?" My answer was a faint "yes" and a few days later God prove to me He takes care again.
After a few days after Leolynn's death, I think: if it wasn't for my first retrenchment, I wouldn't have gone to Bay and I wouldn't have met Leolynn either. Something good came from the first retrenchment and something good will come from the second retrenchment, I think over the past few months.
Somehow I think Leolynn's spirit helped with that motivation. Thanks Leolynn!
Anyway, if you go through a possible retrenchment, here are things you might experience:
LOST
You will experience lost in different ways. First, you will feel the loss of the workplace where you gave yourself everything. You are going to feel the loss of your colleagues that you will probably no longer see after getting your package. You will feel the loss of the company - you have worked for a dream, even if it is not your own, but you have worked hard for the vision of the company. Accept your feelings and give yourself a chance to process them.
Crossness
Of course I was angry with my employer, even though I didn't show it. I heard the cedar in my head: everyone is replaceable (each of us is replaceable). And it made me more angry, because I am always a hard worker, so how could they let me go!
FEAR
Being nervous about coming is normal, I realized. Especially if you worked for a company for more than two years and you were in your comfort zone. That's the thing, sometimes you work so long in a place that you get comfortable and then the thought is over, uncomfortable and overwhelming. Rather than asking negative questions to yourself, try to ask it in a positive way: for example, rather than "what if I don't get a job I like" ask "what if I get a job from I love and enjoy even more? ”
MIXED FEELINGS
Believe me, one day you are so motivated to do job hunting and the next day you are down (in the dumps).
One day I'm full of fire and send many applications for work and the next day I don't know which way to go.
Either way, don't be too hard on yourself; accept the ups and downs.
Anyway, initially after a few months of searching for a job, a friend in Human Resources has been a little bit to me about how to behave in an interview. It helps a lot, especially to build my confidence.
I learned the following:
"TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF"
If you ask this question in an interview, it is not about you and your hobbies. It's about talking about your work history and how it fits into the work you applied for. The whole interview is about the possible employer and what value you can give him or her. So you need to list your work history, where you have been and what knowledge and experience you have.
DO RESEARCH
Do research on the person and company you applied for. It counts a lot if you can show you did your homework over them and it shows you are interested.
BE READY
Most of the work I applied for, I didn't know much about and eventually the people who did the interview picked up in me.
YOUR PORTFOLIO
Your portfolio can be your resume and / or your blog (website). It helps if you can have proof of work on your blog and also an attractive resume.
People are also very impressed when you are caring for confidence.
Initially, the above helped me to beat a good week. I started a new workplace in September this year.
I was informed on February 14 this year that I was retrench. No, I never celebrate Valentine's Day, so I wasn't really bloody over it on this particular day. It did happen a day after my girlfriend, Leolynn Smith died in a car accident (on February 13).
Before I talk about my retrenchment, allow me to tell how my girlfriend's death also had an impact on the situation ...
I was devastated by her death. And when the retrenchment announcement happened, I just wanted the weeks to fly - let's just go!
HER ROLE IN MY LIFE
Leolynn's death reminded me of my first retrenchment at another employer - in Cape Town in 2011. I was informed at the end of September about a retrenchment and October 2011 happened. In February 2012 I started work at Port Elizabeth. This is where I met Leolynn.
For those of you who don't know, except that Leolynn and I were colleagues before, we became good friends. She was one of my two bridesmaids at my wedding. Over the years, her family has become mine.
Ever after her death, I think she always showed me the light at the end of a tunnel. Last year in June, I complained about my financial distress and her answer was: "God has always made you a way, didn't he?" My answer was a faint "yes" and a few days later God prove to me He takes care again.
After a few days after Leolynn's death, I think: if it wasn't for my first retrenchment, I wouldn't have gone to Bay and I wouldn't have met Leolynn either. Something good came from the first retrenchment and something good will come from the second retrenchment, I think over the past few months.
Somehow I think Leolynn's spirit helped with that motivation. Thanks Leolynn!
Anyway, if you go through a possible retrenchment, here are things you might experience:
LOST
You will experience lost in different ways. First, you will feel the loss of the workplace where you gave yourself everything. You are going to feel the loss of your colleagues that you will probably no longer see after getting your package. You will feel the loss of the company - you have worked for a dream, even if it is not your own, but you have worked hard for the vision of the company. Accept your feelings and give yourself a chance to process them.
Crossness
Of course I was angry with my employer, even though I didn't show it. I heard the cedar in my head: everyone is replaceable (each of us is replaceable). And it made me more angry, because I am always a hard worker, so how could they let me go!
FEAR
Being nervous about coming is normal, I realized. Especially if you worked for a company for more than two years and you were in your comfort zone. That's the thing, sometimes you work so long in a place that you get comfortable and then the thought is over, uncomfortable and overwhelming. Rather than asking negative questions to yourself, try to ask it in a positive way: for example, rather than "what if I don't get a job I like" ask "what if I get a job from I love and enjoy even more? ”
MIXED FEELINGS
Believe me, one day you are so motivated to do job hunting and the next day you are down (in the dumps).
One day I'm full of fire and send many applications for work and the next day I don't know which way to go.
Either way, don't be too hard on yourself; accept the ups and downs.
Anyway, initially after a few months of searching for a job, a friend in Human Resources has been a little bit to me about how to behave in an interview. It helps a lot, especially to build my confidence.
I learned the following:
"TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF"
If you ask this question in an interview, it is not about you and your hobbies. It's about talking about your work history and how it fits into the work you applied for. The whole interview is about the possible employer and what value you can give him or her. So you need to list your work history, where you have been and what knowledge and experience you have.
DO RESEARCH
Do research on the person and company you applied for. It counts a lot if you can show you did your homework over them and it shows you are interested.
BE READY
Most of the work I applied for, I didn't know much about and eventually the people who did the interview picked up in me.
YOUR PORTFOLIO
Your portfolio can be your resume and / or your blog (website). It helps if you can have proof of work on your blog and also an attractive resume.
People are also very impressed when you are caring for confidence.
Initially, the above helped me to beat a good week. I started a new workplace in September this year.
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