I am worried about losing my job, what can I do?
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Updated: May 6, 2022
LauraAnne123
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Aug 10, 2017
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Firstly is there evidence to back the fact you might loose your job. If the answer is NO then you may be over analyzing the situation. If your answer is YES then deal with the job issue head on. Speak to your boss or manager and see what can be done to avoid loosing your job. Other then that look for jobs elsewhere to make sure you have something just in case you do loose your job.
Anonymous
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Aug 19, 2017
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The fact of losing one's job is a normal feeling at some point in our lives. You just need to keep doing your best at your workplace. If you work hard you will surely not be losing your job. Be honest work hard and keep trying. Look for the reason why you feel you might lose your job.
Changelife19
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Aug 20, 2017
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You are worried about losing your job. Now first you need to analyse why you are worried about losing your job. Thinking helps as well as writing also help. Jot down all the points you think are your short forms that you will use your job. If you think these are the points why you can lose your job then work on them. When you will work on them you will feel that you are doing actually something productive regarding the stress. If you still feel anxious about losing your job and you should probably talk to your family and friends who can support you through the dilemma.
Wonderball
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Aug 23, 2017
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Losing your job can job can be an understably worrying thing, as almost everything we have to do relies on our finances. Have you considered posting your résumé on a job website or submitting it to some different companies in the same business they you have experience in?
Vedantkarandikar
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Nov 15, 2017
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Take a day off and reanalyze the situation and work very hard to cover all the backlog and be prepare for the coming days
mindfulears88
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Nov 18, 2017
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Expect the best, prepare for the worst. Having a candid conversation with your supervisor should be helpful.
ComfortZ0ne
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Nov 22, 2017
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I think there are 2 ways. Either "expanding vertically", or "expanding horizontally". "Expanding vertically" means to continuously gain expertise in the field of work. This will sustain your position in the company. Even if layoffs happened, you will be able to bring along your expertise with you to serve another company. Another way is "expanding horizontally", which is to equip yourself with more skills rather than just the one technical know-how or skill in the area of expertise. You can learn some soft skills including interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and leadership skills, or you can develop a new language skill, or learn a new skill from other areas of expertise. You skill set is a valuable inventory of yourself, you will be able to stabilize your position with the variety of skills you have. If you are being laid off, you will be at an advantage in job hunting for having multiple skills.
Anonymous
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Nov 29, 2017
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How about asking your boss about what he or she thinks about your performance? What can you improve? So he or she realizes you care about your job.
HarshYogi
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Dec 14, 2017
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Looking at positive part of it - You are already knowing that you are losing job. This provides with additional time for planning your 'Next', while you are still at job.
Staying positive during these period can immensely help in future, for
1) You are mentally prepared for leaving the job
2) You have already spent time in thinking about what ALL you can possibly do, after losing job. It can be starting your own - very small, OR kind of jobs you might want to start approaching.
3. Preparing self could also accelerate your chance of getting next job. And who know's your current employer may fall in love with your positive attitude and beg to you for staying back.
There is no time to think about 'why me', 'what could have happened, if', etc.
Every time your mind encounters a word, 'WHY', replace it with 'How' or 'What' and you would be immediately transported from problematic past to bright future.
Eg.
Why does it happens with me only?
How can I prevent such thing in future? /What should I be doing now to prevent such thing in future.
In an all, there's only one thing to do in this phase. Look forward.
Anonymous
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Dec 23, 2017
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In today's workplace things can change really fast. Employers look for people who are dedicated to doing there best. Asking and being receptive to constructive feedback shows your dedication to growing in your position.
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