How to Survive a Job Layoff
From Pain to Triumph
Amid economic pain,
Layoffs strike, leaving scars and a path of disdain.
Families shattered, dreams deferred,
A cruel reality, often unheard.
Children watching, hearts in dread,
As breadwinners suffered, prospects fled.
Personal struggles, mounting high,
Hope eclipsed a tearful sky.
But listen close, and take to heart,
Lessons learned from worlds apart.
Never give in, never take the blame,
For economic storms, bear no name.
As inflation's grip tightens its hold,
Companies falter, stories untold.
Profit margins, a relentless game,
Layoffs are used to maintain the aim.
Yet amidst the turmoil, a glimmer shines,
Opportunities beckon in distant lines.
Work hard, persevere, with every breath,
For in resilience lies the path to our beautiful earth.
The Great Depression, a haunting tale,
Unemployment soared, hopes frail.
Yet today, we find a different sight,
Job openings abound, which creates a hopeful light.
Millions seek, with hearts unfurled,
A chance to succeed in this job-filled world.
Don't falter, don’t yield to despair's cruel call,
For amidst the layoffs, hope stands tall.
To those who wander in layoffs' wake,
Hold on to your dreams; don't forsake.
For soon, the tides will surely turn,
And in your triumph, new lessons are learned.
So, please heed this message in times of woe,
Layoffs strike, but you'll still grow.
A thousand words of hope I send,
Inversely woven, from beginning to end.
About the Creator
Anthony Chan
Chan Economics LLC, Public Speaker
Chief Global Economist & Public Speaker JPM Chase ('94-'19).
Senior Economist Barclays ('91-'94)
Economist, NY Federal Reserve ('89-'91)
Econ. Prof. (Univ. of Dayton, '86-'89)
Ph.D. Economics
Comments (1)
Very encouraging in difficult times!