Losing a Job

There are many people who have lost jobs because of our failing economy. When someone you know loses a job, you automatically feel sympathy for him. There is no shame in losing a job, so you should not give your laid-off friend the sad eye treatment. You should reach out to him, and tell him how you feel.  Ask him if he wants to talk about it. It is good to have a listening ear for a friend who is going through the awful ordeal of losing a job.

Don’t treat your friend like a charity case. Let him choose to tell you about his financial hardship. No one wants to be pushed into revealing all the problems that come with a job loss. Make supportive comments and remind your friend of his value. You can tell him that he has great skills and a wonderful reputation. Tell him that his next employer will be lucky to get him. Try to use words that are uplifting and avoid useless cliches.

You can offer him a helping hand in planning and networking as soon as he is ready to start looking for work. Get some information from your friend about what he would like to do next. Be resourceful in assisting your friend with help that will be beneficial in getting the best job possible, including helping with job leads.

Being supportive will give your friend a feeling that someone cares and is sympathetic to what he is going through. With time and strategy your friend will be gainfully employed in no time at all.