I worked hard at my job for six years. I spent a lot of extra time and money helping them out, which I didn't need to do, but did because I wanted to put out the best possible product. The hard work (by others as well) usually went un-noticed. Last week I was let go because the company "decided to go in another direction." Yesterday, I found out I've been nominated for a prestigious award through a provincial body for my work with the company.
I'm still very angry at all this, for putting in the extra work and for being let go. I need to find a way to get over it. Any tips?
2007-02-15 06:12:51 · 6 answers · asked by newfcollins 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Find a means to focus the efforts you gave at your last workplace into your personal competence. You are the sum of all of your experiences, and you know that you did far beyond what was expected of you as an employee. You know you deserved much more than what was returned. You have gained insight as to what is possible, and what is right. The extra work you did not only benefited the company, but gave you a strong feeling of accomplishment, and self worth. You would not have persisted in an unrewarding atmosphere without the feeling that you were making personal gains in your psyche. Beyond all of this spiritual growth, you learned to keep your eyes open in the world. That your efforts and mindset may be quite noble, but that has no insurance on the response of those around you. Take what you have learned and empower yourself. Turn the disappointment into appreciation for how much you did, in spite of those set to tear you down. Now, put all of your efforts into you resume. Find a new company, a new start, a better place. Make it known to all you apply with your mindset, view of dedication to the workplace, and your accomplishments. Disaster strikes in this life, sometimes burning all around us. It’s the true hero that uses that fire to empower himself. Your determination and heart are your sword, temper it in the ashes of this last position. Strike the iron while it’s hot, and forge yourself into the capable warrior the last place kept you from being. How many opportunities would never have been found if there was never any loss?
2007-02-15 06:32:57 · answer #1 · answered by Sterling 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all except the award, because you can use as a documentational refernce when applying for a new job.
The message a new employer will get from this, "There's no way you were a piece of sh*t as an employee and get an award at the same time." If you can get a letter of recommendation from you old job as well, it validates you were an asset to the organization.
As far as getting over being fire. Just Do It! Its not gonna pay your bills or get you your old job back becuase you are angry. Find a better job and put that one behind you.
2007-02-15 06:23:18 · answer #2 · answered by BionicNahlege 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your nomination for the reward is your vehicle to overcome the bad experience. It's their loss, you obviously have enough talent to take elsewhere. Too many employers out there are like yours. They advertise through blind boxes for labor, they can you on a day's notice, yet they expect loyalty, resignations with advance notice, long hours, and sometimes poor pay. It's employers like those that created the need for unions and government regulators. Move on and find one of the good ones.
2007-02-15 06:21:58 · answer #3 · answered by Scott K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations! Now you are over with a job that did not deserve you, and you are facing a brand new opportunity of even beautiful future. All your hard work, the experience that you gained will not be wasted. And they will help you get in to a much better future. Believe me! You should not be angery and you should be happy! Dare to imaging your life should be wonderful and now you are free to create it.
2007-02-16 20:32:23 · answer #4 · answered by NeedJustice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find another job as soon as possible. The longer you stew, the longer it's going to take to find another job. It's like a wife, if your marriage fails. Best thing is to get over it quickly and find a new life partner.
2007-02-15 06:21:53 · answer #5 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why stay there and get more stressed out over the incident? There are a lot of good legit home business out there, why don't you check it out and see if there is something that will suit you, work for yourself and bye bye working for a boss. Good luck.
2007-02-15 09:33:14 · answer #6 · answered by Raye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋