Why Getting Laid Off can be a Good Thing | Chetan Mahajan | TEDxFIIB
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2018
- Getting laid-off is traumatic in the least, and can be devastating. This talk is given by a corporate employee who completely changed paths and rebuilt his life after he was fired from his job. He shares many life lessons, including his learnings from one month he spent in an Indian jail.
Chetan’s last corporate role was as CEO of HCL Learning Ltd. He has also authored a book titled, ”The Bad Boys of Bokaro Jail” published by Penguin in 2014, but his writing career was not a bed of roses, it had a painful start. He has lived for many years in the US, where he also earned an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. He has founded ‘The Himalayan Writing Retreat’ that offers deep inspiration and learning to writers at all levels. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
Was laid off yesterday after working for the same company for 15 years. I started at the very bottom and worked my way up to 2nd in command. In one brief moment, it all ended in the name of "downsizing". I took a lot of pride in my work but being laid off made me realize that your life isn't supposed to be about a job. Life is meant to be enjoyed and be way more meaningful.
I wish you good luck in finding your true meaning and joy in life! It is a gift in disguise! I know the feeling 😊
@@AdemirAlijagic Thank you!
Im in the same situation
how did you manage things after laid off, and how you doing after so many months?
@@rohitchauhan1378 I got hired by an engineering firm that I previously worked with as a client. When they heard I was laid off they called and offered me a position out of state. Making professional relationships is very important! I'm not making the same salary but the job has been way less stressful and the people I work with are much better. I'm still figuring things out but it could be way worse for me. I appreciate you asking after so many months. I pray for all those who lost their jobs this past year.
I remember being laid off during covid, having hardly any money to my name and wondering if I'd be able to keep a roof over my head. Three years later I'm making double what I was before and working for a good company. I struggled during those years, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel if you believe there is.
I was let go today. I was sad, shocked, hurt then realized there’s something great in this
Markeeta Summers HAVE you bounced back? I was let go yesterday 🤷🏽♀️
Love the point at 15:48 - 'Don't spend all of your energy trying to get back in. If there is a bigger dream you have somewhere, try to shoot for it'.
This was really exactly what I needed today. I just got let go last Wednesday and I have a million things going through my mind right now. I’m scared, uncertain, relieved, angry, and scared all over again. I plan to rewatch this as many times as I need to until I find myself back on solid ground. Thank you, sir 😊
I got fired and I have never been happier! I had been dreaming of starting my own business and CZcams for years but was held back by fear... And I am so glad I got pushed into doing this! I got my first client 2 months in and haven't missed my old life one second!
subscribed! love ur videos :)
@@justynamaria0333 Thank you! I appreciate it! 😊🙏
I subscribed. Looking forward to watching
@@honeychild1498 Thank you! 😊
Where are your videos?
A healthy attitude literally shifts our lives and opens the doors for more opportunities. You got this!!
I was laid off a week ago from a company I’ve lived for over the last 10 years. I’m realizing it’s not healthy to make your job such a part of your identity. Trying to figure out my next step - this was very helpful.
I was let go two weeks ago.. been feeling sorry for myself but I must carry on.. thank you.
Did you find another job yet? (I just got made redundant today(19/07 ) :(
Just Sa'in no not yet.. I spent a month sitting at home feeling sorry and angry at myself. Sorry that happened to you, the road might be tough ahead.. stay strong and keep yourself busy. Use this time to reconnect with yourself and your dreams. Companies will replace us within a week. Put you first. Peace ✌️
@@boayoon8715 I know what your going through. Hang in there and put more effort when applying and meeting the hiring managers.
Hope things are better for you now!
Been 1 day for me
I got laid off, searched and searched and never landed anything (after a year). So, I decided to start my own business. I knew absolutely nothing! I made that business last 3 years and learned more than I did in the 15 years that I had a fancy corporate job. Unfortunately that business is coming up a little short on the financial front, so I have to re-enter the workforce soon. But, I wouldn't trade it for anything. And now I have a nice little side hustle, and a totally different perspective on everything.
Inspiring
Bottom line: corps expect. No, DEMAND, loyalty. They consider paycheck a form of a charity/handout. They have established a "we against them" culture, and the best way of dealing with this environment is to NOT get emotionally involved and not expect anything that's not going to happen - no matter how much time and effort you invest in your job, you'll eventually get chewed up and spit out.
Loved the comment "Skillset for a price tag"
Thanks Aditya
I was just let go as of yesterday. Instead of feeling down I somewhat felt relief. Everyday the alarm went off.. I was thinking why am I doing this? I don't even enjoy what I'm doing and to find this video and hear you say what I'm feeling is amazing. I know this is not the end for me but a start to a new beginning. Sometimes in life you need that push to really go for what you enjoy in life. So I look at this experience as a blessing in disguise. Thank you again for sharing your journey and inspiration!
Littlemsp D I was let go on Monday, and I actually felt great. The work environment was miserable and toxic, and every single day I felt worst.
On the first January 2020, I remember questioning myself why the heck I was still here? And then I really thought in leaving that horrible work. So In a way, I already psicologically had quit the job.
So when I was finally let go, besides the initial anger, I felt truly great.
Best of all, I am receiving tons of much better opportunities, which I should have searched before.
@@cazovejanegra Sorry for the delay, I'm just now seeing your reply. I hope you are doing well and feeling much better. It's my hopes that you are doing what you truly love now or at least will once this pandemic is over. Many blessings to you!
@@littlemspd9674 Thank You! Even on this enviromen, I was able to land a better payed job with a much better work environment. In the end, I really, really, really needed to leave that Job, but didn´t want to for "emotional" reasons. Blessings!
@@cazovejanegra I'm very happy for you.. sometimes we just need that extra push!
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I somewhat felt relief. Everyday the alarm went off.. I was thinking why am I doing this?''
First thing I felt was anger, then sadness, then I was fine with it.
Thank you I just got laid off and I really connected with this video
I just sent this to my husband, he was just laid off too.
me too
Employer of two years let me go yesterday. I needed to hear this!
Was laid off a month ago and I am drowning in bills… I gave so much to my job and just like that… it was over
I got laid off today. My boss offered me a position last month and called me today to cut me off. It still hurts but some important lessons learned. The workplace i treated as a family, exiled me. I feel betrayed after putting numerous amounts of extra hours to complete the work. My position was offered to a new comer. Trust was broken, but this is life. People are resilient.
Thanks for this wonderful talk ❤
Just got terminated today for no reason other than just performance not matching to future expectations. Made good relations with so many people and invested so much time on the firm, but they announced this to me before I left for my holidays to my home country after 4 years. It’s unfortunate that in today’s world businesses only seek for good numbers, not good people.
Same here, just got that this morning actually…I’m devastated to say the least. Have you bounced back yet? Any advice you’ve found that would be useful?
Just Brilliant 👌
Lot of people would need to see this specially in this covid situation. Loads of layoffs all around.
This is definitely needed for everyone like myself who’s been laid off
I have been unemployeed from last months and I was in depression and I have seen this video my life percpective totally changed today..Now I know I am going to try out so may amazing things my upcoming days...Thank you TEDx
Let us know how you succeed
I got laid off a couple months ago and it made me extremely frustrated because I've literally spent over hours into this job and I was let go for reasons I will never know and it was my dream job I always asked why was I selected for this I still have no idea but honestly it was very eye opening. It taught me what I would like in a job as well as how much of myself I'm willing to give to a company.
Thanks. We have to remember it isn't our fault. It happens to the best of us.
Hi l hope you are doing well now
@@shelveswithstories13 I am! I'm 1 year into a new job, it has its ups and downs but it showed me alot more than my previous first job i definitely have alot more creative freedom and exposure which is a plus :)
@ChocoKaylaRobin that's so incredible. I was feeling so hopeless all of a sudden because I'm planning to do MBA next year and join the corporate world. This entire mass lay off thing was bothering me so much, I started to cry. Your experience made me a little relieved. Sometimes, all you need is just someone to talk to, I guess.
This is helping me greatly, thank you so much! I got stuck in a bad work situation for over a year now and am working on a path forward from it.
I cry lor listening to this...bcz of the fear...have stop us from pursuing what we love...the uncertainty of life make us worry every single day...
i just got laid off after working in my first company for a week. I don’t even know how to feel about this because it feels like I’m being pulled back to square one after making my very first step after graduation. But I really do hope, referencing to what was mentioned in the video, getting laid off will be a start of another beautiful journey :”)
I was laid off last week and I immediately started to applying for jobs and unemployment. I was ignoring my emotions until it got to the point where now I have applied for over 40 jobs. I now have been struggling with guilt, anger, and feeling like a failed which is something I was not use to becasue I have been so career driven. I wasn't perfect but I always improved and helped as much as I could. Maybe I wasn't happy, maybe that affected my mood at work. I didn't feel fulfillment and didn't like being the bad guy to people or dealing with terrible people. I worked in management and thought me and the other guy were very open and worked very well together until it happened out of the blue and told me what the reason was and that the paper work was already filled out and done. So there was no explaining on my side. Now I'm struggling between the choice of getting stable as fast as possible to continue what I was doing or taking the loss, Going back home, and finding something I rather do/ a career change. I hate feeling and I hate that how hard I worked that now it won't even be a reliable reference for a job employer. This video helped a bit and hope I can figure it out before something else goes wrong. I always enjoy ted talks but this is one of the first times I have watched one on a topic that hurts me and others so much.
All the best, Kyle. I hope things work out for you.
I hear you on working so hard for years, thinking you get along and not being able to use it as a reference. The CEO of a similar company looked at my LinkedIn profile 3 times this week, so I looked out of curiosity and he is looking for someone. I know that I fit the profile perfectly and could apply. But a part of me wants to do something else.
You are not alone😢
I was just laid off from a job I have had for 16 years. I was given a severance package however part of the package is to continue working for another month and help those who still have jobs move to another location. Never been in this position before... I would love to turn the package down and quit but I'm not financially able to do so. I guess I should be grateful I got something. I truly knew it was coming and wanted a change in my life. Always a silver lining if you bother to look and offer the Universe your desire for change. A change for the better even if you can't quite see the change at this very moment. You will...🌝
Relate to your comment they laid me off and I was for some time so tired and unhappy even though I appreciate the fact to have an income
I wish for so long to be able to take care of myself and sleep enough so I could get back my creativity and everything else that I let go of to be able to fit in
I am grateful to know that I am not alone
I was just laid off from a job I loved working at. I felt so stressed, depressed, and scared because I don't know where I can go now. I made bad decisions with my savings and have bills that not any job can take care of. I am thinking about bankruptcy if its possible. I am doing anything I can to help out my situation and I job hunt 9-12 hours a day non stop.
For those who are in this same boat, I learned you aren't alone with this. Be positive, keep looking, and stay as strong as you can. Good luck guys.
I got laid off and or glad I was. Seeing my near and dear ones succumb to this covid during this 2nd wave also has made me question the reality we are living in. All this job, work and other glass walls that society has built around us has started to shatter and the light is finally able to escape.
Im 21 and just got laid off from my first office job .
Thank you just made my day, definitely needed to hear.
Chetan as always you put reality in a simple and suttle manner. Good luck buddy
Great talks chetan, sometimes we have a golden handcuff that we don't have the courage to switch to what our passion is, sometimes being forced into the situation is the answer to our prayer and lead you to better role
Thanks Irhan.
This changed my mindset, just the push I needed...💯 now I'm really gonna conquer 💪
Thank you for putting this up.
Great insight. Finding this video brings me peace, definite opportunity to pause and reflect on my career so far and what I really want from life. Thank you Chetan!
I was let go today and this helped. Thank you.
Just got laid off previous week. I think i can change my career and be more happy, still going through the thinking phrase and hopefully will find it out very soon.
Thank you so much for sharing this.
wonderful story.. thank you for sharing
Laying off wasn't bad but not being sure of next steps is killing me.
Thank you for the encouraging words.
Congrats Chetan! I ended up in a similar situation. I couldn't stand the Alarm clock. Got sick and tired of "the small box". 8 years ago I found a simple way to make a living online while living in the "mountains" (in USA).
Good for you, Ben!!
Real eye opening lecture.
I was laid off in Jan. I left my field of 17 years. Only reason why I went is because my father in law was retiring from the place. I was there 2 years and let go because of Boeing. I looked for a job ASAP. I went back into my last field and the demand for mechanics was huge since I last had to look 9 years ago. I got too pay and it’s 19 mins from my house. Lots of overtime. It worked out.
Thank you chetan for sharing this wonderful expression of emotions of loosing a job. 🙏🙏
You are an amazing man, thank you sharing the goodness.
This was a heaven sent. Thank you for sharing your story.
I have been let go since November 2020. Right now I am just using living off of unemployment benefits. I am loving with my parents but I am going to move out because my parents are sadly toxic. I am worried about financially BUT I know that great things are coming my way. I know it for sure. I pray that everyone who are laid off at this time will use this time to renew yourself and get the career you guys deserve.
Hi Helen. How are you doing now? I hope you found the job. Take care.
Beautiful talk! 👍🙏🏻
Thank you for posting this helpful video
It healed my soul, thank you!
Very inspiring story. Thank you for sharing
Love this video. Helped a lot
This video is very eye opening!!! On Time!
So glad there are blessings after a lay off.❤️🙏💯😊
I have a feeling I’ll be getting laid off tomorrow. I feel ashamed. I feel embarrassed. Most importantly, I feel relieved. But I also feel scared because I have no idea what to do next... I don’t know who to go to about it either. I don’t want to work 9-5 anymore (or 6-6 which is what I have been working) I want to work on my own time.
I did get laid off the very next day of this comment. I’ve been unemployed since and I haven’t been searching for a job. I keep telling myself that I am searching for what I want but I still find myself in the same spot that I started. I feel like there is no progress. How can I show my mom, my brother, my grandma, my grandpa, and my family, and my friends that I want to love what I do and do it until I can’t because this is all I care about.
Seven15 keep your head up! It happens to all of us, including me. Just think about what your strengths are and what your story is, and your employers will find it more attractive, and you’ll be more at peace. Take your time.
@@Seven15 how are you now ? Keep ur spirits high on ur journey , same phase , learning and upgrading skills
Anu same as before... my life feels like it is depleting rapidly faster and faster each day, mostly due to the lack of sleep (waking up at 3pm going to bed at 11am everyday) I can’t sleep. I’ve been getting better with eating. Still have not found a job due to COVID-19. I appreciate your concern, really.
@@Seven15 covid is a best time to devote time for wat you love because once this is over , we will find many ppl like us who lost track like us ,many equals,so by this time make a plan and devote urself to it , anyways this is a judgement free period for ppl like us from family and other ppl , use this time to upgrade your skills for wat you love , I don't know wat is the career path that you are trying to make work ,else I would be able to help you more ,sleep early and wake up early , chart a plan , work on it for next 6 months . It should be a plan which you really love .
Great message !
It's inspiring to hear your tale of struggle and growth, Chetan. Thank you for sharing it with the world.
Thanks for the kind words, Jon.
Shared to Facebook thank you
I entered the job market just before the Pandemic after graduating with my BFA in Illustration. Thing is, being a creative requires that you work jobs unrelated to your profession while funding your actual job as a creative, at least where I live on top of paying off student loan debt. Started off working a part time job at an automotive dealership for a year, managed to find full time work as a courier for Covid-19 and Cancer patients before getting laid off. Once office jobs started opening back up, I tried to apply full time, but only managed to work part time again due to lack of experience at a college. Four months ago, I finally landed a full time job at a clinic. I surprisingly fell in love with my new job, as I managed to incorporate my experiences as an Illustrator and Graphic Designer from my Graphic Design internship, and my administrative experience from by two previous part time office jobs. Even better, I finally managed to strike a deal with a book publisher to publish my current and future work as an artist and writer! While it doesn't cover expenses, I was living my dream life... and I just got laid off at the job I started falling in love with. Currently in the process of finding a full time office job again before collecting unemployment. I swear, feels like I can't have nice things and just enjoy myself. This was nice to listen to while job searching.
It took a while to get to the point but the last 2 minutes are key- don't rush trying to get BACK in.
I love that part to of not trying to rush back in.
👏👏👏❣️👍👍👍💞 amazing talk!!
🙏 thank you so so so much💐
My bf has been laid off now for 9 months... hes applied to hundreds of jobs, gets interviews, but no job offers 😔 this has been so sooo hard.
Sorry am in the same bucket
Did he find something ? What field was he in? Just got this news today
What profile does he have? Or whate type of job he is looking for ?
Great talk thank you !
I am glad I watched this.
Thanks I was let go yesterday. Oh boy, a lot of mixed emotions. You wisdom in this video helped me a lot! Thank you.
Simply mesmerising
Great Talk and great advice.
I was just laid off two days ago!
Love this!
I just got laid the day I came back from mat leave “due to restructuration”. I’m so mad about this.
Really Good talk. I was laid off recently. Very encouarging
Thank you brother
I was laid off last week from a job I loved! This Tedex talk is very helpful. Thank you🙏🏻
Glad it helped.
Video is very relevant especially rn
Wow what a tale.
thanks this helped me
Although I did get fired, I still have an income coming from a property I own, so money really isn't an issue at this stage, but the fact that not working and not contributing to society and being 47 yrs old, makes me depressed and unworthy and uncertain about my job prospects, but listening to this has helped and hopefully might inspire me to a better quality of life.....thanks.
Forget society do what makes you happy, you will be contributing to society via the taxes you pay anyway.
Travel , see the world meet new people life is beautiful
Inspiring
Practically everyone in private industry is getting laid off because we are now in the gig economy, aka the alternate work force (contract jobs, part time jobs, temporary jobs). The latest statistic is that 94% of all new jobs created is alternative work force work.
I might get let go, I keep messing up and today I made a huge mistake I’m so upset with myself. I’m having a lot going on outside of work which is causing depression. 😞 having a job is so stressful for me this is the third time I’ve got let go I’m horrible I just want my own business I need control over my life please I just need a change can’t do 9-5 my whole life 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Hang in there, hope all is well. Just remember there is more to life than work. Immerse yourself in hobbies, rekindle old relationships, read the Bible, write down a list of your strengths and remember what you bring to the table. Maybe also list down your weaknesses so you can tackle them and improve those areas too.
Shumba thanks so much for your words I’m definitely trynna get myself out of this rut I’m in. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
I was just laid off today and I’m just still bothered by it. I don’t know what to do
Cassie Waller i got laid off last month. Most importantly now is to focus on your action plan. For me is to polish my resume and keep sending. Reach out to some connections if you have. And don't give up. Treat it as giving yourself a momentary break. But treat finding a job as a new temperorary full time job.
I got laid today I Don't know too
Thank you. 🙏🙏🙏
I was let go today. The exec's behavior with me was questionable, so I was about to quit as soon as I got another job offer anyway. Yesterday, I felt a lot of dread for going to work today, seriously considered calling in sick, but I'm glad I didn't. I've been saving up for a car, so I have savings to live on until I find a new job. Glad for this Ted Talk to help me figure out what to do next. Curious: has your layoff been a blessing to you?
I'm being made redundant but luckily I've learned to not get stressed in these situations. A company restructure essentially rug-pulled my crucial role out from underneath me and I was earmarked for redundancy without the decision-makers even looking at my abilities to deliver solutions and product to the customer. It's impossible to make any sense of such illogical company decisions. If the company is willing to give productive staff the boot (and I'm one of many good staff members affected) then you NEED to get out, not fight to stay in the hope it'll get better. It never does.
Getting fired by end of this month! Your speech gives me some courage. Thanks!
Youre not alone
Same 🤣
Thank you
Nice one
I worked in a company for last 13 years and feeling good and pride but last week I was laid off within 10 minutes... I am divastated but what to do...it is heart wrenching...
You are not the only one. Right, companies don't give a damn about emoloyees.
It happens to the best of us. Not your fault.
Wow!
ChetanMahajan Sir, You Have Inspired me With Your Attitude
Glad it helped.
It's happening to me now, being laid off, I have to start my January with new things
The company i working for was cutting all temp workers and i only been there a week. My contract ended a the job before that I stumbled on this video after thinking how much I'm tired of working for others. I'm a memoir author with 2 other books this motivated me to start shift my mind set
just laid off..ugh so now I must try and make my passion a income, its something I've been thinking about all my life.but music and theatre aren't exactly money trees. but perhaps now its time.
okay im going to get going on a youtube music song and Ethan we could do that im going to set up that too. next week I will have things to offer.
@Ethan Crowley :D same story mate, what are you playing? I got 3 months to find another job :D
How are things progressing?
Any update ?
I got fired last month and this was after I trained all the new hires . With all this pandemic still waiting for unemployment payment to come through. Honestly I am worried about being homeless.
Life has been a roller coaster for me since I have moved to the States 😔
All the best, Shobhit. Stay strong!!
I hope that you’re well now🙏🏾 yes it’s very hard here not easy to find a job
Loolks like my story
Just got laid off. Needed this
Laid off after 18 years. Won employee of the year. Everyone loved me. Now they don’t know i exist.
Thank you so much for sharing I was laid of last week due to covid19 impacts and I really needed to hear this.... WHAT NEXT? WHAT OPTIONS DO I HAVE?
That is something personal. What works for me maynot work for someone else. So you'll have to you work out the options for yourself.