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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi, all. I found out yesterday that I'm being laid off.

I am crushed and freaking out. DH is a contractor, so our family's health/dental benefits are through my employer. We have two young kids. And we just bought a new place.

Beyond the financial freak-out,[b] I am dealing with a horrible loss of self-confidence and self-worth.[/b] I have an ache in my chest over it, and I truly don't know how I'm going to sell myself to another potential employer. I know this is fresh, and this sense of panic will fade (I hope)... It's just hard to take.

If you've gone through a similar situation, please share how you picked up and dusted off. Thanks.[/quote]
THIS!!!  Getting over that was the hardest part for me.  Just before I was laid off, I was told that I would never make it in that organization and that I didn't have what it took to get to the next level.  It was soul crushing and it took me a really long time to move past that.  How I did it?  I connected with former co-workers and bosses who thought very highly of me and sought out the validation that I needed to assure myself that I wasn't a complete loser.  I cried for a long time but I also refused to let that defeat me.

Don't feel bad about feeling sorry for yourself.  It's normal; just don't let it linger for too long.  While you're feeling sorry for yourself, keep moving.  Keep looking.  Keep taking care of your kids.  Wear nice clothes when you go out.  Just because you feel lousy on the inside, don't show it on the outside.  It makes a difference.  You'll be fine and I'm sure you're smart and you WILL land on your feet. Why?  Because you have no choice.  You have a family and people depending on you.

Get up and go get 'em sister.  Good luck!  :) [/quote]

Great perspective.

The work world is a chaotic rat race that treats people like a commodity (I'm an employer BTW).  Don't let this get you down and if it does, don't show it.  Careers are over-rated.  Get a job that works for you and your family.

Companies and jobs come and go, you'll find another despite how bleak things may seem now.  Be confident in yourself and you will get another job.  Best of luck to you.[/quote]

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