Dealing With A Job Loss

- Dr Dayal Mirchandani

People like Rajesh are being “let go” for a variety of reasons: poor performance, personality issues, headcount reduction, outsourcing and automation, among them. Most people, even though they are aware of the harsh realities, go through a mix of emotions: shock, denial, self-blame, anger, often leading to insomnia and even depression.

 

If not handled well, the period following a lay-off can lead to withdrawal, whiling away time, binge-watching shows, and in some extreme cases—if resentment sets in—to bad-mouthing, which can jeopardize future opportunities.

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