If they’re coming to get you, they’re going to find you.
It’s pretty bad for the Worried Worker today. Jobs and careers are tough enough, but the current economic climate, constant news about job loss, predictions for continued widespread job loss are keeping a lot of people hiding.
That’s not much of a strategy so you better work on your backup plan now and focus on two key areas: Scenarios and Contingencies.
It’s not enough to wonder what might happen to your industry, business, or job over the next few years. It’s enough to know that businesses will spend less because people will be buying less. If businesses are spending less, then they’re hiring less and retaining fewer employees – at all levels and all pay-scales.
No one is exempt.
Think through various scenarios – for example, you keep your job, you get a better job, you lose your job, you’re asked to move across the country, etc. Whatever scenario you come up with needs a list of what ifs and contingencies. List out what you envision for any of the scenarios. Identify all the possibilities and prepare for them.
Don’t be caught off guard. Step out from behind that table.
Yes, I agree “Identify all the possibilities and prepare for them”. There is so much going on in the world right now that I am concentrating on keeping balanced and centered and not allowing myself to go into ‘fear’ mode. Remember there are only two places you can live: Fear or Love - and I choose love every time. Life as we know it is changing. The energy has shifted and we have to change the way we operate. Business has to change. In fact anyone who is not operating from a place of integrity and authenticity will find life difficult. The most important thing you can do for yourself is to stay balanced and that includes TAKING RESPONSIBILITY for your own well-being -take care of your thoughts too as our emotions affect our health. There are many things YOU can do to take control of your life - learning how to is part of the journey. Don’t be in BizPain but stay positive and well.