Redundancy - A New Opportunity!
Although the initial shock of being made redundant can take a while to subside, many people say that redundancy is one of the best things that ever happened to them.
You are usually given some sort of redundancy pay out which, especially if you had worked for your employer for a number of years, can amount to many thousands of pounds. While you will need to do some careful financial planning with regards to how long your money will last, how quickly you will need to find new work and what costs you can reduce to make it easier, there is no doubt that, with the right attitude, being made redundant can be a great new opportunity.
New Career
You will now have time to reassess what you did and did not like about the job that you have been made redundant from. After your first few days of feeling awful, get yourself a pen and paper and write a list of the pros and cons of your previous job. Be brutally honest about the type of people you worked with, the responsibilities, the role, the perks and the career prospects.Once you have your list and you are feeling more positive about starting to look for new work, get some professional careers advice. Show your careers advisor your list and talk through how you feel – they will be able to come up with some new ideas that suit your requirements.
Starting Your Own Business
Now is a great time to think about following your dreams – this is especially possible if you have received a good redundancy pay out. Perhaps put some aside so you know your household costs are covered for a period of time. Starting up your own business does not need to be expensive – don’t let your redundancy money burn a hole in your pocket and spend too much on unnecessary items.If you have often thought about starting your own business, get some advice from your local Business Link or the Princes Trust if you are under thirty. There is plenty of good advice available. You will feel so proud of yourself for following your dream.