My significant other's company is going through some major reorganization right now, and he fears he may lose his job in the next little while. Ever since this issue arose, we have stopped planning for a future (stopped even talking about the future) because everything is so uncertain. Is this normal? How do I help him get through this? And how do I deal with my own insecurity about the future?
2007-03-03 13:31:38 · 8 answers · asked by KLB 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I will tell you one thing NOT to do. Do not take a defeatist attitude at work. Yes, there is a chance he may loose his job. Keep in mind that management will be looking at performance during this period. If he stops working, or slows down with idea of "why should I keep working so hard if I am going to be fired?" That attitude probably gets more people fired than any other. From a managers viewpoint I have been there many times. It is no easier firing someone than it is being fired. You are almost thankful when an employee develops a bad attitude it takes the pain out of the equation.
2007-03-03 13:40:13 · answer #1 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do is just be supportive, and if the reorganization is taking place, which was what was happening in our company last year and I am no longer employed, then you probably better expect the job loss. Don't hesitate and wait around for the other shoe to drop, have him get out there and start putting out resumes, and interviewing. Be supportive, what else can you do? Do what you would want done if it was you. It's scary when you don't know where the next check is coming from, so he is definately worried, you both would be wise to start saving some money just in case it happens before he finds another job. Look at it this way the Future is NOW. And things change and you have to do what you can for today.
2007-03-03 16:56:44 · answer #2 · answered by K_Seeks4Answers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to tell yourself that NOTHING IN LIFE IS GUARANTEED -- especially a job.
To your significant other:
1. Start updating your resume
2. Start collecting possible letters of reference.
3. Start looking at job opportunities in your field.
4. If you worry, you make the problem worse so don't worry. When life throws you lemons, make lemonade.
5. Take steps to see that this does not happen again
If you are insecure about the future, plan your life for a secure future.
It is quite self defeating to worry about the future too much because the future is promised to no one.
Anyway, Good luck. (and sometimes we make our own luck)
If you need job search tips go to www.ask.com and ask!
or e-mail me if you want more tips
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2007-03-03 13:43:20 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. love 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a little about what he's going through. I had just started working at this one place and 2 weeks after I started, they laid off this guy that had been there for years. I asked myself "Why didn't they lay ME off? I'm the last one on the ladder!", but then I told myself that I was just being pessimistic-- 2 weeks later, they laid me off. I start my new job on Monday. The best thing you and your husband can do now is to look for another job, one where you know the company is secure. He can interview during his lunch hour or he can wait until they lay him off, collect unemployment, and then interview.
2007-03-03 14:58:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just support him.... you know - life is a ride - not always smooth - sometimes bumpy. Without hard times, you can't appreciate the good ones. The hard times give you "depth of character". Be there, support.....sometimes a seemingly "bad thing" leads to an opportunity you would never get.
It's happend to both my husband and myself..... we have become stronger and better.... and actually right now - I'm so happy he went through the job losses - because he'd never be where he is.....
2007-03-03 13:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by longhats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only time will heal all pains and uncertainty. Restructuring is happening worldwide thus he's not alone. Advise him to prepare or update his Resume and start looking for jobs.
2007-03-03 13:35:31 · answer #6 · answered by SGElite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well try talking to him/her telling him that you are going to make it and that you support him/her 100% try making him/her comfortable and if you start talking about the future try to make plan A ( if he/she keeps the job) and plan B (if he doesn't)
for you i guess talking to him/her will make you feel better too
Hope this helps !
2007-03-03 13:43:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Help them find a new job!
2007-03-03 13:38:58 · answer #8 · answered by ReplicantZer0 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋