Topic: Lost my job - Need Ideas - page 4. (Read 1520 times)

Well I worked for a online company which operated in another country. It was not a regular 9-5 job in my country where I had to go to office and sit there.


This is why started this topic. Till now I have been surviving well and did not have to worry about money. But that problem is going to start if I don’t overcome this situation.


You are correct. If related companies does not have demand for a position then they would not give any priority if I send them my CV. Being realistic here.


Friends and relatives are good for when you are in a good situation. Not when are going through tough times. At least I have no one to support me to overcome this. I have to do this on my own.

Also local market job is not an option. If I try to get a job there, and even if get one then my costs would have higher than my income.  At most I will get an entry level job and will also suffer from psychological problems that comes with local jobs.


I hold a bachelors degree and it has not helped me. Education is something which is valued where I live. Proper links does and I don't have it.


I am working on something but not optimistic about the outcome. People are good at backstabbing when they get of what they need from you. Speaking for several bitter experiences.


No, financially I am grounded now. I was working on that (for personal reasons) considering I will have the job I lost.


Thank you for this. To be honest in this situation, I can not think about anything else other than how to recover from this situation. Hoping will get some ideas from here.

Societies are so different, it’s difficult to give detailed suggestions to someone in another country. But I’d like to encourage you to try to consider your options as broadly as possible. You don’t seem to have much faith in finding a job similar to your previous one. You probably know your local job market than anyone of us, but it’s also easy to become somewhat pessimistic or even depressed after being laid off. Have you considered all possible venues of finding a job: tapping into your network of friends, family and colleagues; using employment agencies, career advisors etc.? Would it be possible for you to go back to school and study towards a new occupation where there are more opportunities available? Can you start a business of your own or set up shop together with one or more colleagues? Would relocation be useful in your situation? Above all, remember to take care of yourself. Don’t spend all your time thinking about finding a job; also remember to do stuff that keeps you happy and in shape physically as well as mentally. And keep us posted as to how things work out for you!

Attention: I am really in great trouble so please stop chasing post in this thread.

On 7th Feb I was told by my company that they stopped focusing on my region and hence they no longer need my services. So laid me off without any warning.

I have been working for them for almost 8 years. And all of a sudden losing my job was a shock. Honestly, I still can not accept this fact and can not think of anything. I am totally blank till now.

My job did not require me to interact with many people. And also I am an introvert person. I worked for a foreign company

Trying to keep my calm and also don't want to make any desperate move.

Now I am going to look for another job but it is unlikely I will succeed. As internet is full of competitions and employers don't try to investigate, and rather look for previous client's feedbacks.

Also with my savings I can survive a few months. Note that I live in a 3rd world country and not much opportunities.

So if you guys have any suggestions/ideas to share, then please share.