I am worried about losing my job, what can I do?

Just like taking a break from your job search is important, so is having the right mindset. It is hard to be a job seeker, applying for many jobs and possibly not hearing back from employers. Work to focus on the progress you are making with each application—honing your search tactics, getting efficient with your application process, and understanding what keywords to use for an ATS are all important tools to use as you go through your search. Each time you apply for a job, you are improving your process, and that’s great progress to landing a job. nice

You may need to read local laws on firing and hiring employees, rules and collective contracts valid for your company in order to know what can be reason that the company fires you. Then let's adhere to company's rules in order to avoid to be fired. Let's work as well as you can. If you need to go to doctor or if you need sickness leave, follow all the needed procedures valid in your country/state/company. It differs from country to country and even from company to company in some instances and so, there is no single answer to your worries.

This is a worry that many people have at the backs of their minds in this COVID situation. So you should know that you are not alone. That might scare you because this means there is more competition. But it should also comfort you that it means society will look at providing resources to you. You can do 2 things: 1) Take care of yourself — you need to be in good shape physically and mentally. Stressing out yourself will not help. Find a friend or several to confide in. Go for walks and breathe. Don’t find refuge in too much junk food or bad habits. Check out what your government or volunteer associations are providing to you. 2) increase your job potential - clean up your LinkedIn account; link up with HR/job search Consultants; Start an online course; check whether there are job fairs in the region; connect with ex colleagues and old friends Lastly be kind to others and to yourself. Forgive yourself for small mistakes. It is a painful and difficult time for all of us. Let’s deal with the dropped balls as best as we can.

Losing a job is really frustrating. I know it sounds not as sensitive, but I take it as a chance to see why I lost the job. If is something in my behavior I can change going forward, it is a good lesson. If you still have time to change then you are ahead of the game. The next time you go into an interview or a job setting, you'll have a better understanding of who you are and what you are looking for in a place to work. Not all places you'd like to work and going to be great. In the end, you'll see what your limits are and how much more you can give as an employee.

If I'm worried about losing my job, I can assess how likely I think this is. Am I usually worried without evidence, or are there things that have happened to cause me to feel this way? Sometimes I'm worried but there hasn't been good cause for worry and I decide to try to soothe my anxiety by practicing healthy habits like going for a walk, meditating, getting an early night. I seek support from friends to talk about how I feel. If there are reasons to be concerned that a job loss might be imminent, I also do the same things but might work for 30 mins on a plan of action. Maybe research some other jobs or ask around? Refresh my linked in profile. Baby steps, a little at a time, and not too ,much at once.

When you worry or become anxious, your performance can become effected in a negative way so if you are concerned about anything work related, you should make a point of discussing it with your line manager or someone that will be able to give you advice. DO not rely on your colleagues to tell you as this can often be no more than "office gossip." Make sure you talk to someone that is in a position to know what is happening. If you are in danger of losing your position, ask why and if there are any performance related issues, ask what you can do to turn things around and don't be afraid to ask for any support you might need to do this.

Firstly - remember why you applied for the job! What's making it worth keeping. Then try and get motivated ... Do something that you've been meaning to, or analyse how you think you've been doing. Then talk to your boss about your job performance to see where you can improve right now and where you can improve moving forward. Or, if you're truly unhappy, start searching for a new job and a new environment! Life is a constant battle of self-improvement, and there's nothing wrong with realising you're fearful. Just take the steps you can to work on yourself and get where you want to be.

I can only imagine how stressed and anxious you are feeling about the possibility of losing your job, however, let me remind you that career changes are a normal part of life. The best thing you are able to do right now is to not stress over it. While I completely understand that losing your job definitely is not be a good experience, like all setbacks, it is an obstacle that can be overcome. The most important thing is that you still have a job and you should make the best of the current situation.

Acknowledge your fear. Between everything you’re reading in the news and what you’re hearing from people in your life who are out of work, it’s only natural for fears about losing your job to pop up. Instead of burying these distressing emotions, take time to acknowledge them. Ask your boss what you can do right now. Talk to your manager about how you can be an even better asset to the company during this time. This will help you focus on aspects of the situation that you can control rather than those you can’t. Try practicing radical acceptance. Radical acceptance is a skill that requires recognizing life events or circumstances that are beyond your control just for what they are, instead of fighting against them. For instance, you cannot control the tremendous financial hit your company has taken as a result of the pandemic, which has triggered your fears of losing your job.

It’s completely normal, I’ve experienced this too particularly during pandemic. Your worried thoughts is valid and we can navigate them into a much better perspective. For me personally, I address what kind of thoughts and feelings that triggered this worrisome for losing my job. I’d wrote that down in a piece of paper, so I know what kind of emotions I’m having and the reasons behind it. Next step, I’d try my best to do my work so I’m not left behind. Then I’d browse for more freelancing jobs available online and ask for my friends or networking, having backup plan is always good. Most importantly, talk to your support system or a listener to stay grounded. There is more grounding technique we can try too. Good luck, and you are not alone in this!