As the labor force is being replaced with automation and innovation at an increasing rate, when will be the tipping point where the current model of employment not be sustainable? What plans are in place for the population that will be unemployed? How will we transition over from the old model to the new one? Will there only be so many tech/maintenance positions available and will they number far fewer than the previous positions they replaced? These are questions I find myself thinking about often. It seems like it will be a potentially scary transition for many and happen in this lifetime, at the current rate technology is evolving today.

Getting Fired Sucks! It’s not my intention to be bulgar but there’s no other word I can use to describe the humiliation, embarrassment, and fear, one feels as a result of instantly losing a job. Especially if the firing is unjust or even worse, illegal. I’ve had 2 experiences in my work life where I was fired. One was simply because the boss didn’t like me and the other was part of a layoff. It took me a long time to get through the grieving process on both occasions. The financial stress, anxiety, self-doubt and depression for the first few weeks was overwhelming but what I found even more difficult was having to adapt new routines, activities, and relationships to fill in my days and stay active. When I finally recovered from the layoff back in 2005 I made a decision that jobs were no longer going to define me, own me, or govern the level of happiness in my life. I have a good job now that I’m grateful for and I dedicate myself to wholeheartedly when I’m there but I understand that working relationship can end instantly. Today, I focus on keeping my skills sharp, updating my resume regularly, and I routinely go shopping for other jobs to test the job market. As an employee I can’t control the firing decision but I can control how I choose to respond to that experience by being more prepared. I just wanted to share my story around this awful experience and hope this message will encourage community members currently dealing with job loss. Move Forward and Turn Powerlessness into Empowerment!

I have applied for over 100 Admin jobs and have received only 2 responses in a 10 month period. My resume has been checked and I was told it was excellent. I also have excellent references. So is there a possibility these posted jobs are not real and just fishing for resumes?