Jack’s Empowerment and Inspiration: 2025

Saturday, 22 November 2025

48. COULD YOU LEARN FROM THE EXPERIENCES OF OTHER REDUNDANT WORKERS? redundancy empowerment - empowering redundant workers

48. COULD YOU LEARN FROM THE EXPERIENCES OF OTHER REDUNDANT WORKERS? redundancy empowerment - empowering redundant workers - empowering redundant staff - empowering redundant employees - making redundancy work for you - is redundancy a dead end? - is redundancy the end of the road? - making the most of redundancy - empowering the redundant worker - Jack Lookman - Rita Nnamani - Olayinka Carew - Jack Lookman Limited - Amebo - Ire o - Ire kabiti - Empowerment and Inspiration - Empowering And Inspiring Generations - Yinka Carew - Olayinka Carew aka Jack Lookman

There is a common emotional pattern most people go through after redundancy. Shock usually comes first, followed by confusion. Many people subsequently lose confidence, thinking whether they were actually valued or if the firm perceived something lacking in them. Anxiety creeps in gradually, whispering concerns about money or future prospects. Acceptance ultimately arrives, and it heralds the beginning of clarity. When you hear accounts from other professionals who have gone through same stages, you know that emotional instability is not a sign of failure. It's simply part of the journey.

Workers who recovered fast typically exhibit comparable behaviours. They accepted the situation instead of remaining in denial. They refused to let shame silence them, so they reached out to friends, former colleagues and contacts who could point them to opportunities. They invested in sharpening their CVs, learning new tools or taking courses that strengthened their competitiveness. They stayed active rather than becoming frozen by fear. They also used the support systems available in the UK, such as government employment services, financial guidance and free training resources. These actions kept them moving, even when the road ahead wasn’t fully clear.

Workers who have struggled for a longer period of time can provide equally powerful lessons. Some avoided telling anyone, resulting in emotional isolation. Others only applied for roles that were similar to their previous ones, making their job search limited and frustrating. A few people updated their CVs superficially without updating it to reflect their achievements, which caused recruiters to miss them. Others let dread dominate their enthusiasm, delaying job hunts or questioning their own talents. Recognising these patterns is useful since it demonstrates what you should avoid if you want to recover faster.

Online groups have been quite effective for learning from others. Platforms such as LinkedIn, UK employment forums, speciality Facebook groups, and redundancy-focused discussion boards provide hundreds of real-life accounts from employees around the country. People share how they felt, what steps they took, where they miscalculated and which strategies helped them land on their feet again. These stories act like a guidebook written by those who lived through the experience. You find practical advice such as how to negotiate settlements, what to expect in consultation meetings, how long the emotional fog lasts and which job sectors are recruiting actively. You also discover creative solutions and side paths that others used to transition into new fields.

Speaking with colleagues who were also made redundant during the same period can be especially helpful. They understand the situation in ways no outsider can. Conversations with them allow you to compare notes on your rights, share opportunities and exchange emotional support. Many workers discover new roles through old colleagues because redundancy often strengthens existing professional relationships rather than breaking them. Finding community during this season reduces loneliness and increases clarity.

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