Constant fear of losing my job (employees, highest, applying, employers)
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I have been laid off / let go multiple times over my career and once recently. I found another job, but I constantly fear getting let go again. Every day I worry about it and wonder if this is going to be the day they let me go. I constantly worry about my performance and if I'm doing well enough. Its actually affecting my sleep. Can anyone relate?
Feel the same way. Things will get better in time when you been in a position long enough. At least it shows you care, there are people out there that don't even care to work.
Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Letting your job skills get rusty and limited to what you currently need?
Best way to reduce fear of layoff is to keep your skills sharp for the industry as a whole not just your current position, and to have six months of living expenses set aside.
I have been laid off / let go multiple times over my career and once recently. I found another job, but I constantly fear getting let go again. Every day I worry about it and wonder if this is going to be the day they let me go. I constantly worry about my performance and if I'm doing well enough. Its actually affecting my sleep. Can anyone relate?
Yes, and I think it's normal for most people to worry about being laid off/fired for your next mistake. Mostly everybody does, that's why people throw others under the bus, etc.
I will say though ... you need to find your comfort zone. I will give you an example.
Where I work, we have a small accounting department. The people who work there are nice, laid back people, they don't work too hard, don't stay late, etc. My company pushes them very hard, too hard for the kind of personalities they are. They don't have that work ethic or attention to detail and they are paid too little for what is asked.
However, if they worked the floor at Home Depot, they'd be great employees, or accounting in like a local municipality, they'd be likely stellar employees, if you know what I mean. They show up on time, do what they're told, take some initiative. Also, stress and pay isn't worth it if it takes years off your life and affects your personal life.
Everybody needs a job, and TBH many jobs in the US exist for no other purpose than to give those people jobs. People need to do a better job fleshing out what kind of job is a fit for them, and I'm at the top of that list...
The problem is that everybody wants the highest salary, so won't settle for something that is a better fit. There's other problems too, but I see that as the biggest culprit.
I have been laid off / let go multiple times over my career and once recently. I found another job, but I constantly fear getting let go again. Every day I worry about it and wonder if this is going to be the day they let me go. I constantly worry about my performance and if I'm doing well enough. Its actually affecting my sleep. Can anyone relate?
Yes, I absolutely can relate. I'm in constant fear of losing my job, mostly due to factors outside of my control. Losing this job will likely require me to relocate, which I really do not want to do. Also, I am the sold breadwinner since my wife's career never launched, so I am in serious trouble if I lose this job.
Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Letting your job skills get rusty and limited to what you currently need?
Best way to reduce fear of layoff is to keep your skills sharp for the industry as a whole not just your current position, and to have six months of living expenses set aside.
Yes, and I think it's normal for most people to worry about being laid off/fired for your next mistake. Mostly everybody does, that's why people throw others under the bus, etc.
I will say though ... you need to find your comfort zone. I will give you an example.
Where I work, we have a small accounting department. The people who work there are nice, laid back people, they don't work too hard, don't stay late, etc. My company pushes them very hard, too hard for the kind of personalities they are. They don't have that work ethic or attention to detail and they are paid too little for what is asked.
However, if they worked the floor at Home Depot, they'd be great employees, or accounting in like a local municipality, they'd be likely stellar employees, if you know what I mean. They show up on time, do what they're told, take some initiative. Also, stress and pay isn't worth it if it takes years off your life and affects your personal life.
Everybody needs a job, and TBH many jobs in the US exist for no other purpose than to give those people jobs. People need to do a better job fleshing out what kind of job is a fit for them, and I'm at the top of that list...
The problem is that everybody wants the highest salary, so won't settle for something that is a better fit. There's other problems too, but I see that as the biggest culprit.
The problem is, in many fields, those low stress jobs do not exist.
Can you try applying for government jobs? this may take months or years but it may be better fit for you
Where I live, a government job is like winning the lottery. Telling somebody to apply for a government job is about as useful as telling somebody to win the lottery. Also, since they promote from within rather than hiring new people, unless you get hired straight out of college, it isn't an option.
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