Are You Being Made Redundant?
In these difficult financial times, many people might be scared of losing their jobs, or already be in line for being made redundant.
This is no joke for anyone, especially if you liked your job, or if you are reliant on a particular level of salary.
Change, when it is not your choice, can feel very difficult. However, while we may not always have a choice in what happens to us, we can choose how we respond.
After you have got over the initial shock (It’s happened to me in the past, so I do know how it feels!), you can begin to see what your options are, and whether there is something positive to be got out of the situation.
Usually there is. Many people choose to see this event as an opportunity to do something different; perhaps to start up that business or open the restaurant that they’ve always wanted to, or to write a book.
These are all great ideas, but for many people, lack of capital is a stumbling block here and they may feel that none of these possibilities are options for them.
All the same, there are opportunities for starting a business without a large initial outlay, where you can set up a home based business and start marketing online without huge start-up costs or heavy advertising costs. Starting an online business is a good idea for many who would like to be financially free and who have some time to work at home.
Now, I’m not going to pull the wool over your eyes. I am not suggesting that you can start an online business and wake up the next morning with a full time income! It can take two to three years before you start seeing a seriously good profit. If you need money now, you may still need to find some kind of job - but starting an online business now, while you have a bit of time on your hands, or while you feel your job is insecure could be a very wise investment in your future. You can see a few of the opportunities available at my website here.
If an online business is not for you, but you feel you want to take the opportunity to do something more meaningful, then employing a career coach could be of benefit. I have helped many people choose a career that excites them and also helped build their confidence to follow their dreams. My coaching website will give you all the details here.
Being made redundant is always a challenge - but with a positive mindset and with support, you can turn it into an opportunity for the better.
Ros Bott
Achieve Financial Freedom Online
Professional Coaching for Your Change of Career
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