Losing a job is jarring. Even more devastating than the financial stress is something that we often discount: the upheaval to our sense of certainty, and the emotional impact on our identity and confidence.
Baillie ... as I shared as a comment to your post in LinkedIn, wanting also to share here.
I so appreciate how you frame the in-between-ess of career shifts. You've put into words what I've not been able clearly to articulate as part of the moments of during my own transitions.
And thank you for the couple of bookend statements of "In particular, it is worth exploring the interplay of grief, control and perspective with forced career change. ... But forced change can prompt powerful moments of reinvention." Looking forward to sharing your essay and perspective with others. Be well.
Baillie ... as I shared as a comment to your post in LinkedIn, wanting also to share here.
I so appreciate how you frame the in-between-ess of career shifts. You've put into words what I've not been able clearly to articulate as part of the moments of during my own transitions.
And thank you for the couple of bookend statements of "In particular, it is worth exploring the interplay of grief, control and perspective with forced career change. ... But forced change can prompt powerful moments of reinvention." Looking forward to sharing your essay and perspective with others. Be well.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this reflection, and I'm so happy to hear the post was resonant!! <3 Motivates me to keep writing!