Laid Off: What I Learned & How I Moved Forward

I’ve made a lot of voluntary career changes in the past five years. But the first career change I made after graduating college was anything but voluntary. I was let go instantly, without any notice. I can still remember the feeling of panic that hit me when I heard the news. 

I wouldn’t have been able to recognize it at that time, but being let go from a dead-end job was the best thing to ever happen to me in my career. 

While so many people are dealing with hardships and changes in their work right now, I wanted to reflect on my experience being laid off and how it’s turned into good over the past few years. 

In this episode I’ll share:

What my first job out of college was, and why I felt stuck thereThe fears and insecurities that kept me from considering making a career changeHow I was laid off, and what it made me realize about my potential, worth and professional goals

Then, I’m answering a listener question from Claire about how to know when it’s time to start planning for a career change. 

Find full show notes here: https://www.jenniferspoelma.com/podcast-feed/laid-off