Affective Question - So You Lost Your Job?

This week’s Affective Question asks, “If you lost your career tomorrow, what would you choose to do?  Or would it even be a choice?”  The purpose of this question is to give you a gauge as to the control you have over your life.  Do you make the choices in your life?  Or does your life make the choices for you? 

This question should in no way suggest that you need to find a new career.  Rather, it’s just a test as to your preparation, should the worst happen.  Ask yourself, "if you lost your job today, what would do to find another one?"  Too often I have seen those who have recently lost their career run in fear for another one.  No time to find out if it’s the right fit.  No research done to understand their new job description.  No getting to know their potential boss.  Just give me the job, and give it to me now!  They lost control and fear sent them running, more often than not, into a job they end up hating!   

There are many ways to prepare yourself for unforeseen circumstances, you just have to choose one.  However, the time to do it is not after the unforeseen circumstance is upon you.  It’s now!   Learn a new hobby, take a course on computer skills, it doesn’t matter what you choose, as long as it entails knowledge that will give you choices!  Have a great week!