A Job Loss Can Be a Good Thing

Right now we live in uncertain times. Many economists feel that the country may be headed to a major recession. The housing market is at an all-time low, mortgage foreclosures continue to skyrocket, gas prices go up each day, food prices are rising at a ever faster rate, and people continue to lose their jobs.

It's hard to look at a job loss as a good thing considering the uncertain times we are living in. Yet, when it happens, life must go on. Job loss may be due to a firing, a layoff, a reduction in staff, a turndown in business, or they just decide they don't like you anymore (which could apply if you work in a at-will employment state). Needless to say, you still don't have a job! That can be a very scary feeling when you need your job and the money it brings. Yet, I found a statement that brings me great comfort, and I hope it also brings encouragement to other people too. It is:

Anytime you get fired, be grateful, because it means you should not be there.

The statement uses the word fired, but whether you are layed off or fired, it still feels the same. You probably will feel worse, though, if irresponsible actions on your part lead to your job loss. Even then, you may have did some stupid things on the job because your heart was really not in it. So, now that you have been freed from bondage to a job that may have not really been a good fit, you can search for the career that you can be passionate about. Be grateful if you lose your job, it means something better is out there waiting for you. I'm certainly looking for my opportunity!