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- Set a financial goal of saving an emergency fund that covers three to six months of expenses. This is like a breakwater along the shore\u2014when income stops, it can help reduce anxiety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Think ahead about your \u201ctransferable skills.\u201d For example: driving + interacting with people = working as a rideshare (or app-based) driver, such as Uber.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Take the initiative to identify your interests and develop them into strengths through intentional and consistent practice. For example, if you love food, you can develop cooking skills\u2014look for opportunities to cook more often, seek feedback, and keep improving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Think about how to integrate AI into your current work tasks and make early preparations for your future career development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Find a support group and build genuine friendships\u2014people with whom you can openly share your joys, sorrows, and everyday challenges without hesitation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2. <\/mark><\/strong> <\/strong>After losing a job, in addition to praying, here are things you can do:<\/mark><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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- Review necessary and non-essential expenses, and reduce your needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Make plans for how to use your severance pay\u2014both in the short term (as a temporary financial cushion) and in the long term (for learning new skills).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use \u201ctransferable skills\u201d to find transitional work and increase your income.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Set aside dedicated time to prepare for certifications you did not have the opportunity to pursue before, learn new skills, or look for a new job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Update your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and practice interviewing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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The winter of one\u2019s career will eventually pass, but contagious love and hope can endure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n 3. For mid-career workers who have been laid off, how should they evaluate whether to remain in their original field or change career paths?<\/mark><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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- Value your emotional state more than the situation itself. The more anxious you are, the less you should make hasty decisions. Return to the circle of friends who support you, and stay in familiar environments to regain emotional stability. Share your challenges with close friends and seek their feedback and support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Take stock of your \u201csoft skills.\u201d The abilities accumulated through your career\u2014such as collaboration, communication, negotiation, critical thinking, resourcefulness, and problem-solving\u2014are key strengths of mid-career professionals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When considering entrepreneurship, first assess how much risk your personality can tolerate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Maintain a growth mindset and take the initiative to engage with new people and new things.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
I also lost my job while applying for U.S. permanent residency and went through a low point in my career. Thankfully, I received help from a Christian friend and started working in sales, promoting health supplements. To be honest, when I had to swallow my pride and push myself to visit businesses, it didn\u2019t feel good at all. But at least I had an income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At that time, there was also a group of Christian friends around me who encouraged me. They didn\u2019t just say, \u201cI\u2019ll pray for you,\u201d but would later ask, \u201cAny progress? How else can we help you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because of their care and concern, my heart gradually settled. I obtained my certification and found a new job. More than that, this experience led my wife and me to believe in Christ and be baptized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In fact, even before I lost my job, there were already rumors of layoffs in the company, and people were anxious. At the time, I was still seeking faith. In prayer, I saw a vision: I had fallen into a stormy sea, so I dove underwater and waited. I believe this was God speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, as I came to know God more and experience the Lord more deeply, I became even more certain of my identity and worth in Christ. This became the anchor of my life. As Hebrews 6:19 says: \u201cWe have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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