Embracing Change

So you've been displaced. 

I like that word better than the many terms that are out there.  Here is my list of the top 10 not-so-good terms:

1. Let Go
2. Laid off
3. Made Redundant
4. RIF'd (Reduction in Force)
5. Involuntary Employee Resource Program
6. My department was downsized
7. Restructured
8. Got a Package
9. Being affected by a staff reduction
10. Have been told that you will now be exploring other opportunities

So my word displaced, to me, still gives me a sense of positivity.  Being displaced is not being fired.  Through no fault of your own, your company made the decision to get rid of you.  They could not afford you so they are telling you to move on. 

Perhaps now is the time that you can embrace this as an opportunity to find something different to do.  Or, an opportunity to be able to spend more time with those you love or focus on something else that may be important in your life.  Embracing change is the key to this whole process.

How do I stay positive?
My advice is to grieve a day but get out there--Start out of the gate running.  Learn.  Engage.  Grow.

My next post will be on the resources out there that will help you to jump start your career search.