The factors of job instability are increasing. After President Obama made an important speech on American employment, a recent Gallup poll showed that 30% workers were worried about losing their jobs. This is twice the level in August 2008.
Other questions include:
* 30% of workers expressed concern that their time would be shortened soon.
* 33% people are worried that their wages will be cut.
* 44% people are worried about whether their interests will be protected.
At the same time, last week's employment report showed that even if the job market is improving, the benefits given to us today can never be guaranteed. The Ministry of Labor also said that the total wages remained unchanged, and August became the worst report in the past year. According to the Associated Press, this is the first time that the government has reported zero employment growth rate since 1945.
Fear is predictable, especially in an uncertain economic situation. It's hard to predict whether I've learned anything that exists. Dick bolles, the author of the international bestseller "What color is your parachute", said in an interview that no employee is "indispensable" and anyone can get the opportunity to be laid off. I have been thinking about layoffs myself, and these changes are often beyond our control. Why do you dwell on the past? You can control these things, but now you can't.
Of course, all of us may feel insecure about work and money. But how to overcome the challenges we may face, such as losing our jobs, we need to worry and start to pay attention to what we are now? Learn to control what you can control.
If you already have a sense of workplace tension, here are my suggestions:
Hide your fears
Avoid showing any signs of insecurity or fear at work. Although you may want to have a meeting with your manager to discuss the safety of your work, it may just make you look weak, but you don't have to be too cautious. On the contrary, through your efforts, actions and leadership, you can show your commitment to your work. You want to pay 1 10% effort and start a new sense of responsibility to finish the work. Especially if you are an old worker, you may be worried about unemployment. Because of age prejudice, consider the role of mentor and try to guide young employees so that they can see that you are a valuable asset of the boss.
Of course, bolles will say, there is still no guarantee that your company will not lay off employees at some point. Some positions (including yours) need to be eliminated. However, even if you are fired, your efforts in running and building a great company should at least help your next company. When contacting your boss, your boss can make sure to provide some favorable comments for your reference.
Develop additional sources of income
In layoffs, you need cold cash to pay your bills. If you can find a part-time job in the evenings and weekends, it can be used as an additional source of income and give play to your own advantages, perhaps as a tutor, graphic design, personal training or freelance writing.
Some websites, such as elance.com, freelanceswitch.com, freelancer.com and Good Old Craigslist, have convenient part-time service channels. The extra income stream not only helps to supplement your income, improve your savings and provide additional security. It can also become a powerful career in your life, and may eventually become a real venture capital opportunity.
Start saving more
If you are currently working, but haven't created a rainy-day account for 9 months or 10 months, this is a higher priority. According to the data of the Labor Department, at present, it takes an average of about 65,438+00 months for unemployed Americans to find a job. Therefore, you should save enough money in your account to meet the sudden need to find a new job.
The job market is very strict: according to Bloomberg, every job is open, and there are always five unemployed people competing for the same job. It's always good to have enough savings so that you can pay the bills and support your family. In this way, you can focus on finding a job and what you really want, instead of a job you desperately need but don't like.