Opportunities – When you get Laid Off.

Lots of articles mentioned online that tell you what exactly you have to do when you hear the word “We are sorry we have to let you go”. That starts from not getting panicked to check on your financial health and mental health and what are your legal options.

We Believe “Sometimes blessings come in an Ugly wrapping Paper” – by Richie Norton. So, Once you follow the steps and take care of your financial needs it’s time to think about the future course of action.

This lay off can allow you to Restart your life. It boosts your confidence and energy to move ahead because you have already faced the worst scenario of getting LAY off from your job.

Here are some Opportunities which we would like to recommend

1. Learn A New Skill.

Outside of finding a job, you’re likely trying to save money and not going out as much. This free-time is ample time to start learning a new skill. Learning a new skill can make you not only more marketable but provide a source of income in the future. Some examples are;

• Learning a new language
• Coding or computer skills
• Content Writing and editing
• Social media and digital marketing skills

2. Look out for a new Job

Looking out for a new job is always the first option in which we try and look and now there are different job portal sites helping candidates who got laid off due to COVID-19 Crisis.

• Naukri .com – Naukri’s microsite Step-Up (www.naukri.com/step-up-job-opportunities-during-coronavirus-covid-19.
• Monster – Monster.com has an option on its home page asking visitors if their job is under threat due to COVID-19.
• LinkedIn is helping job seekers find open roles by promoting them on its ‘Jobs page’. The company is also offering free job posts for frontline roles until June 30.

3. Become a Trainer /Life coach

As in the current scenario, there is also a need for a coach and trainer for technical growth in the professional career but also in their personal life.

A life coach is someone who encourages individuals to grow in their careers and personal lives. The objective of the coach is to support people to improve the quality of their lives. By becoming a Life coach, you can share about the skills you have developed and also the life experiences which you’ve gone through. Organizations are hiring for Life coaches for their employees and now you also can do this by taking a webinar while sitting at home.

If you are having a Deep Knowledge of Business or Skill and also Innovative thinking you can opt for a Training Profession. The trainer should also have interpersonal skills and also the ability to access the performance of a trainee. You can always opt for Language Trainer or any other technical skills.

4. Start your Own Business

Starting your Own Business is always a dream for a lot more people. But initially due to different responsibilities, lack of experience and zest people doesn’t take a plunge in entrepreneurship. But this lay off could give time to think about starting your Business despite working for some else. This will give you freedom of work and also work on your dream project. Yes, but when you’re looking for options also checks on the Business feasibility.

5. Take an early Retirement

This is an option which people should consider after considering their health needs and also the Job needs. And as this Pandemic has made us understood Health is the True Savings which we need to do. If your job is affecting your physical and mental health then the layoff is an opportunity to recover your health issues. But yes a Person should retire only after having enough amounts of Savings and with a hobby. After retirement, you should consider fulfilling all your hobbies and making a life out of it.