5 Things I learned from Being Fired

Have you ever been fired from a job? If so, you may be able to relate to this story.

I was so excited when I got a job as a management executive in a small firm (run by two decent guys) in New York City. However, after working for a few months, the owner of that firm delivered me the bad news: their main account had suffered a significant decline. They would work alongside to run the business, but I had to leave my job. It had taken me several months to get that job. Now, I had to find another one. I had been fired.

Many of us have been fired or laid off from a job at some point in our careers. We may lose our jobs due to factors beyond our control. At other times, we make a mistake, commit a company violation, and as a result, find ourselves unemployed. People don’t want to leave their jobs on their own, but unfortunately, it happens to many. However, as I encountered this situation, I found some valuable lessons to learn from it as well.

It lets you soul-search.

If you have worked in a customer support team and were fired due to your rude behavior towards clients, you may want to consider finding a different kind of job. Alternatively, it may prompt you to reflect on how you should interact with others.

It forces you to find the right job for you.

It’s very common to be unhappy with your job or your career path. The reason behind it may be that you didn’t find your work very interesting. Now that you’re unemployed, you can find more satisfying and enjoyable jobs to utilize your skills properly.

It gives you a chance to look behind you.

Now you can use your free time (when you are not attending interviews) to give back to your community. You can work either as a volunteer at a hospital or offer help to a local animal shelter or NGO. It will not only enlighten you from the inside, but you’ll also be doing something good for those people who actually need it. Additionally, it will enhance your resume’s appearance.

Now, you have to take time off.

You have no choice but to put off vacations you have been planning to indulge in for a while now. Although being unemployed is less relaxing, and this is definitely not the time to spend all your savings on a trip, it’s the best chance to do something exciting in your hometown. An online search can point towards parks, museums, or low-cost excursions that you would generally give up because you had to work hard in the office.

Time and technology are on your side.

You won’t stay unemployed forever, but now you have enough time to concentrate on finding another job, which includes writing resumes and cover letters, reading online job portals, attending networking seminars, and getting in touch with your friends and peers to grab the best opportunities. I know it’s a lot of work finding a new job (may I say, it can sometimes feel like a bit of a full-time job.)

Online resume builders, social networking sites, and other digital media have made our lives easier by taking a lot of pain out of us. And if you want to outsource the job search completely, that is also an opportunity. If you work with a service like Career Agents, you will not be disappointed.

Being fired always hurts, regardless of the circumstances. But, as with every other thing in life, it can be an opportunity for you. Obviously, you can’t un-fire yourself, but you can learn a lot from your experience and take those learning into your next position. Now, the choice is yours.

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