How can I support my coworker or friend who is losing their job?

you can listen to her, show her some empathy and help her make a decision to retrain or find a new job. be supportive and do not criticize her and do not try to find menial jobs for her. let her find a job on her own . Also be there for her when she needs her.

I recently had a friend who had just found out that they were being laid off from their job. The best advice i could give for supporting someone in this situation is to just be as positive as possible! Reassure your friend or coworker that they will overcome this eventually. Having to get back out there and job hunt can be super overwhelming but it helps when you have someone to talk to who is positive and encouraging to help motivate you to get back out there!

First tell them that they are not alone in this struggle and you are there to support them in anyway you can. Next ask them why they feel they lost their job, and say they should write the reasons down as goals to improve on in the future. Tell them that when one door closes multiple open and you will help them get back on their feet :)

Offer to keep in contact with them, talk to them, give them any support they need, go for lunch with them, help them talk to the boss about their job if needed and help try to get the their job back.

Sometimes the best thing you can do is listen to them and practice some active listening as outlined by the guides on 7cupsoftea. Ask questions about how they are feeling and reflect back at them what they are saying by summarizing their feelings and thoughts (ex: "sounds like things have been really stressful at work, and you are worried that your performance hasn't been that great lately. You must feel frustrated.") Try not to give them advice, instead try and let work things out with you as a board to bounce ideas off of.

Just try to be there for your friend through every step, maybe you can help your friend look at new jobs and opportunities

Tell them that there will always be other job opportunities. Keep working at finding one, and be there for them.

Make them dinner. Let them know if you see openings elsewhere (but don't be too pushy about it it). Listen to them and let them vent. Don't talk about their job situation much unless they want to. It sucks to be constantly reminded even when it's well meant.

I am a believer that things like this happen for a reason. We are here with purpose and when life switches lanes on us, its because we are needed on a different road. We are born with purpose and fulfill that a day at a time. Kind words, deeds and actions propel us forward to achieve what we are here to do. Not everyone shares this belief so I would support my coworker or friend simply by listening and sending silent blessings. I would support them with their feelings especially if they are losing power through low self esteem or worthlessness. It's especially hard when we think life 'happens' to us so I would do what I could to encourage them to take back their power and turn what may seem to be the worst thing in the world into a positive. Somehow we all make it through challenging times, we need to grow better from these experiences not bitter.

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