The thought of losing your job is terrifying; Debt, pride, and seeing our goals crumble make the future an unpromising haze. But history has shown us that you can get the best things out of the worst moments.
Sometimes the best things are the result of the worst moments Click To Tweet
Do you know at what time in history penicillin, radar, pressurized cabins, synthetic rubber, the jet engine, the first computer, the zipper, the wrist watch, tea bags and many other inventions were born? In the first and second world war!!
In difficult times, the “best” thing is to take care of resources and wait for a change, the point is that it is precisely there when the risk is worth it because the competition is minimal. Companies like Microsoft and Fedex were created during the 1973 crisis, both had a difficult start but to date, Microsoft has a market capitalization of 340.8 billion dollars and Fedex of 47.3 billion dollars.
It is well known that human beings get the best of themselves when they are out of their comfort zone, so losing a job or being about to do so should not be an obstacle; It must be seized as an opportunity. What can we do to take advantage of this situation?We bring out the best when we are out of our comfort zone Click To Tweet. Find out what to do if you lose your job below.
1. Prepare.
Finding different opportunities will be more likely if you are better prepared. Study your market, analyze what you can certify yourself in. Use your knowledge and experience, take the opportunity to increase your skills. Look for extra income, do not limit yourself to looking for a job, there will always be the possibility of losing it. People see a job as security and it really isn’t.97% of people who give up too quickly are employed by the 3% who never gave up. Click To Tweet
2. Networking.
It is time to dust off all the contacts you have. Colleagues from old jobs, college, neighbors, etc. The Internet allows you to reach all the places you need, so take advantage of all the available networks: Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, etc.
It is also important that you design and print some business cards, since on a day-to-day basis you will meet people who can be an opportunity. And be careful, no matter what was the reason for leaving the company to which you belonged, it is vital to be prudent.
3. Seek guidance in a mentor.
You’re not the only person who’s been through it. Talk to tutors or people who know your market and who can guide you.
At that moment everything seems to be wrong and our perspective lacks objectivity, so other eyes seeing from a different place can be of great help.
4. And clearly… create your own business!!!
Not everyone is ready to undertake but as risky as it may seem, undertaking is the safest path! The economy has many ups and downs and depending on the stability of a company makes us adrift. Of course, your startup can be affected by economic instability and many other factors, the point is that the decisions are ours, so we have control to pilot the ship and find a prosperous destination. It will not be an easy path but one full of opportunities and satisfaction.
And remember that if you are really interested in creating your own business, you can purchase our book “How to create a company while working: Discover how to manage your time, manage your money and motivate yourself while creating a company and working for another” , where you will find all the information you need to found your own company, without having to leave your job.