"I am hurt, but I am not slain!"
"I am hurt, but I am not slain;
I'll lay me down and bleed a while,
And then I'll rise and fight again."
Between Jan 2020 and Sept 2022, more than 10,000 people have left television broadcasting* Most left for different/better career opportunities. They made the decision for many reasons; work/life balance, salary and income potential, exhaustion.
Many however had no choice. Consolidation, downsizing, layoffs, RIF, etc. The term "pay, no play" has become commonplace in HR circles. It can feel like a gut punch but in reality, it can be an amazing opportunity. I know this from personal experience. I've been 'involuntarily terminated' three times in my 38 year career.
Today is my 61st birthday and birthdays always lead to a bit of reflection. If I could pinpoint the most important attributes that led to my successes, both personally and professionally, it was the ability to get off the mat when I got knocked down. These two attributes are key .....
1. Optimism. You can't look at worst case scenario. It makes you anxious and creates doubt. It puts a frame around what is so you never see what can be. This is a great opportunity to replace your income in a role that you will love.
2. Faith. You need to believe in yourself. Your transition has nothing to do with your ability, value, self worth. Take what you've learned and continue to build off of it. What makes our career so special is the compounding of experiences.
None of us have any idea what the next 6 hours, 6 days, 6 months, or 6 years has in store for us but we will be faced with adversity. We will "lay me down and bleed awhile". That you can count on and why I find today's inspiration from an unknown British poet's poem so relevant.
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*Bureau of Labor and Statistics
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