Article Title: Emotions Run Wild When You Leave a Job!
Author Byline: Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A.
Author Website: http://doitnowcareercoach.info

Emotions Run Wild When You Leave a Job!

Who hasn’t experienced a sense of relief after a downsizing, firing, or quitting a bad job? Often, this relief is mixed with a feeling of euphoria; a happiness that has no basis in reality. This euphoria can last for several weeks. How long it lasts depends upon the personality of the individual. THIS IS NOT A GOOD TIME TO MAKE A NEW CAREER DECISION. Why? I think it is because this temporary, sense of well-being is out of touch with practical matters. Euphoria and relief can suddenly turn into anger; and anger that is often deflected onto other people or other things.

THIS TOO IS NOT A GOOD TIME TO MAKE A NEW CAREER CHOICE. These new negative emotions must dissipate before new goals can realistically be planned.

Depression might be the next stage in job loss. Depression is linked to anger. Anger that is often directed towards the self as well as others, including the dog!

Getting out of these negative states call for action. It doesn’t have to be action, I believe, that is momentous. Clean out a cupboard, the garage, go for a long walk. Moving the body and seeing things more clearly can help the job seeker find new goals.

Action, which clears the mind and emotions leads to A NEW FOCUS. Usually, this last stage of the “get ready to find a new job or something else to do” combines with a new sense of purpose and new goals. Negative emotions are now under control and a clear head can begin to think about new things to do. (Yes, negativity can creep back in, especially after some interviews that are not productive) And, maybe this is the best of times to find a trained counselor to work on any residue of personal problems or to find a good career coach to help.

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