Another person who has suffered job loss recently is Paul Ubezie, who used to work at one of the engineering firms in Lagos. In fact, some experts said job loss could be startlingly similar to the loss of a loved one and have an effect on one’s sense of identity. For anyone who has lost their job in recent times, psychologists and career coaches have suggested the following seven ways to successfully cope with the situation. Give yourself time to adjustSmith, Segal and Robinson said grieving the loss of one’s job and adjusting to unemployment could take time. “While it’s important to acknowledge how difficult job loss and unemployment can be, it’s equally important to avoid wallowing.

Source: Punch June 12, 2020 23:03 UTC