Odd Jobs - What to Do Before You Lose Your Job
Today’s sponsors are here to help bring value to your life. Founders’ Book: Build and launch your startup with the #1 platform of tools and resources for first-time founders and early-stage startups. Try Founders’ Book today. Meet Clay: The most powerful way to never forget who matters. Try Clay today. Jen “Odd” Glantz here! I feel like every time I read the news, another big company is laying hundreds or thousands of people off, from salad chains to health insurance companies. ‘Tis the season for that, I suppose. I’m not saying this to scare you, but to prepare you. It’s always good to have a plan in place in case you get a meeting on your calendar from your boss that says “Urgent Catch-Up”. It happened to me in 2015. I was working a job I adored at a tech start-up in Midtown Manhattan. There were rumors about potential lay-offs but I laughed them off. Not me! It will never happen to me! I went to work on a Monday and my boss asked to chat with me at 9am. I sat down, he shut the door, and told me the news. My job there was over. After me, 40 other people were shown the door that day. It was rough because it was shocking. But I was okay because I had already started making some money on the side through my business and through freelancing. I went home and built out a plan to make sure I could earn enough money and never go back to work for someone else. It’s been 7-years. 7 YEARS! So whether or not you just got laid-off or will get laid-off, the tips below are worthwhile to do NOW…in case something happens later. Ps. know someone who would adore this newsletter? Do This Before You Get Laid-OffOrganize Your MoneyOne of the scariest parts of losing your job is losing the paycheck that comes with it. But it can hurt a lot more if your finances are a mess. If you haven’t already done so, get a grip on the following things:
Update Your Personal BrandHaving a personal brand is more important now than ever. That’s because a personal brand is not only how you “package” yourself, but how you tell your story and how you present that story IRL and in the digital world. I believe that every person should be able to:
Check this out if you need help. It’s a true game changer. Get Your Boring Stuff TogetherNobody I know looooves working on their resume and cover letter. But it’s even harder to work on these boring documents when you desperately need them to land you a new job. So open the files NOW. Just open them and gradually start editing them, sharing them with friends for feedback, and getting them ready in case you need to use them in 2022. You should do this 1-2x a year. That way, if the time comes and you need to have these files ready, they are waiting for you. It will make life sooooo much lesss stressful. Reach Out to People Before You Need AnythingWhen you lose your job, people tell you to start asking your network for help. But that doesn’t always work in your favor, especially if you haven’t chatted with people in years. Before you need help from past colleagues or people you’ve met a few times or people you’re friends with on Linkedin - start rebuilding the connection or relationship with them NOW. NOW. NOW How do you do that?
Figure Out What Skills You Can FreelanceTake an assessment of your skills. Which ones can you offer on a freelance basis if you needed immediate cash? If you’re not sure, search these sites for ideas and maybe even make a profile on them just in case. Increase Your Income SourcesThink about building up passive income streams, side hustles, or other sources of income so that if you need the cash, you have a way or earning it other than from your full-time job. Here are some things to read: Build Up Other Skills That Might Come in HandyIf you have some free time, start investing in courses or classes or certificates to build up skills you might need for future jobs. Find topics that interest you and learn them in case you need them: LET’S GET RANDOM:Random Odd JobsHollywood might be calling your name Random Tools to UseTo help you start an online course Let a robot do the copywriting for you Start making cash as a freelancer Email marketing that looks beautiful Random Stuff You Might NeedWhy nobody has or needs hobbies How to be the most interesting person at happy hour How to talk to your friends about finances and how much $$ your make Ways to get brand sponsors for your podcast or newsletter Until next week, Want help starting a summer gig? Grab a coaching session with me!Jen Glantz is a whimsical entrepreneur, 3x author, podcast host, and all-around pizza-obsessed goofball. You can connect with Jen on LI or IG. If you want 1:1 coaching, this is for you, or if your business wants a badass speaker, check this out. |
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