Hey Richard, this was a great piece and I resonate with what you said in it. Even though I’m not an expat and don’t have this experience in different countries, I first experience being laid off in December and it was heartbreaking. I had no words, just stared, and felt like a rock was in my stomach. I’ve been to a different country before so I can’t even imagine how much worse that would be especially if you’re slow to get used to the culture. I totally agree that it’s important to stay mentally calm, breathe, and understand your rights. That’s really all you can do in tough situations like that. Thank you so much for sharing this! Your newsletter is awesome by the way! Just subscribed! :)
This really resonated as I lived through the same: a sudden call and a "thanks but no thanks."
It was a horrible feeling, especially because I was not expecting it.
I agree with all your tips but sadly in many countries (in my case HK), employees are totally at the mercy of their employer and the local law entitles you to peanuts in case of redundancy - although many multinationals follow a global policy that tends to be better.
Being mentally ready helps you get over the frustration and move on.
Hey Richard, this was a great piece and I resonate with what you said in it. Even though I’m not an expat and don’t have this experience in different countries, I first experience being laid off in December and it was heartbreaking. I had no words, just stared, and felt like a rock was in my stomach. I’ve been to a different country before so I can’t even imagine how much worse that would be especially if you’re slow to get used to the culture. I totally agree that it’s important to stay mentally calm, breathe, and understand your rights. That’s really all you can do in tough situations like that. Thank you so much for sharing this! Your newsletter is awesome by the way! Just subscribed! :)
This really resonated as I lived through the same: a sudden call and a "thanks but no thanks."
It was a horrible feeling, especially because I was not expecting it.
I agree with all your tips but sadly in many countries (in my case HK), employees are totally at the mercy of their employer and the local law entitles you to peanuts in case of redundancy - although many multinationals follow a global policy that tends to be better.
Being mentally ready helps you get over the frustration and move on.
Thank you for opening up about your story.