Lesson Learned
A good friend of mine was let go from her job just two weeks ago after being a valued employee for over two years. She said she was blindsided because she was rarely tardy, had contributed many ideas and was friends with everyone in the office.Because of her layoff, she is now scrambling to update her resume and find a new job before her severance pay runs out. Although I love her dearly, I have to say that she should have been better prepared for bad news.
Job security, especially in these tough times, is not what it used to be. Update your resume as you accomplish big projects or tasks at work. Make constant connections to use as references in the future. Most importantly, work every day like it's your last, because it just might be!
Although this may all sound very ominous and negative, remember that if you do a great job day in and day out, you may not ever need to worry about being laid off. Prepare for it, just in case-- but chances are, you'll be safe if you are an all-star employee!
Labels: impressing your boss, layoff tips
Posted by Amanda on 4/16/2009 11:17:00 PM
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I completely agree Amanda! If you have been able to secure your job during this time of economical hardship, you should consider yourself lucky and approach everyday as if it were your last. Employers are constantly searching for new ideas and ways to approach old situations, so keep your employer amazed by your ability to think outside the box. There is no place for people who coast under the radar in the job market of today, there is only room for people who stand out from the crowd!
Hi,
This is a wonderful opinion. The things mentioned are unanimous and needs to be appreciated by everyone.
robinson
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