I was laid off 3 times in my almost 30 years career. Every time it was difficult experiences, but I got some lessons from that.
I still member of two active "ex-..." communities. Those are most helpful and useful, especially when other people are getting there after me and it was a perfect cause to get back in touch, meet for drinks or get back on track with common hobby.
After first one I always open my piggy bank and do the things I wanted for a long time but had no time to do. Like getting a sailboat skipper licence and do a couple of gigs like deckhand on a voyage, repair or long haul. Or travel for a distant destination for a month.
Time between jobs is always great to get in touch with own body and mind, like doing a health checkup or visit short-term psychology group.
And of course it is a perfect time to spend more time with parents, relatives and friends.
I still member of two active "ex-..." communities. Those are most helpful and useful, especially when other people are getting there after me and it was a perfect cause to get back in touch, meet for drinks or get back on track with common hobby.
After first one I always open my piggy bank and do the things I wanted for a long time but had no time to do. Like getting a sailboat skipper licence and do a couple of gigs like deckhand on a voyage, repair or long haul. Or travel for a distant destination for a month.
Time between jobs is always great to get in touch with own body and mind, like doing a health checkup or visit short-term psychology group.
And of course it is a perfect time to spend more time with parents, relatives and friends.