This is the last article on my redundancy journey, and it has been quite a revelation. For me, anyway, and I hope you have gained some solace and helpful tips along the way. And if you haven’t experienced redundancy, thank you for reading along.
Life throws you curveballs that are unexpected, challenging, and confronting. Especially when you’ve had the rug pulled out from under you. My journey through employment, unemployment, and back to being employed has reshaped my perspective on life. This is what I wish I could tell myself twelve months ago:
- You will be okay
- This is the end of one path, but not the end of my working career
- There are other opportunities to experience
- This is a positive life change, and you’ll survive
- Surround yourself with positive people
- Learn from others
- Use your networks
- It’s okay to be angry, upset, disappointed, and unsure what to do next
- Don’t wallow in self-pity; it doesn’t help you move on.
I could add more, but these are the ones I felt most important to mention and create change. When these events occur, the most effective strategy is to turn them into a benefit for yourself. Use the time to regroup, talk to someone – be it a close relative, friend, or a counsellor. Learn new skills, reinvent yourself, and don’t let redundancy label you.
So, what have I learnt in these past twelve months?
- I am not defined by my job or occupation.
- I can and have reinvented myself, learning new skills and strategies from people who have experienced similar situations.
- I will keep growing and learning.
- Routine is important, including implementing new habits and strategies.
- I am enough
If you take one thing from this series, let it be this: redundancy is not the end — it’s a beginning.
If you’ve been following along, thank you. I’d love to know which post resonated most with you. Comment below, subscribe if you haven’t already, and share this series with someone who needs reassurance that change can lead to something better.
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2 responses to “Closing the Chapter: What Redundancy Ultimately Taught Me”
Wise series for so many who go through what you have. Almost all of us!
Thank you, Jacqui. 🙂
I hope this series helps those who have been through what we have, find some closure and solace knowing they’re not alone, and there are many other occupational opportunities out there.