Intricacies of posting about retrenchment

LOSING your job is a life-changing experience. And with so much of our lives shared online, it's understandable that many would want to post about this on social media but there are a few things to consider first.

- KATHLEEN DAVIS

Experts recommend a cooling-off period before putting out a public message.

(I Freepik)

If you're reading this and you've been impacted by retrenchment, I'm so sorry. If you liked your job and felt like you were doing good work, it's an especially hard-hitting blow. Regardless of the circumstances, losing your job can turn your world upside down. While it's easier said than done, you have to try to not take it personally. The longer you work especially in volatile industries like tech, retail and media the more likely it is that you will face retrenchment at some point.

Consequences

When I was laid-off from my magazine job in 2009, I was truly devastated and confused. Social media was newer then and I wasn't an early adopter. But even if I was active on LinkedIn, I probably wouldn't have posted about my layoff. I felt embarrassed, even though I knew it wasn't my fault.