I Was Retrenched Twice
Despite being topping the sales chart.
I went into depression. Keep asking myself “am I not good enough”.
Should I go back to school to get another degree?
Is it because I did not score perfect “A” during primary schools?
Did the company retain all those people based on paper certificates ?
Can you see a pattern ?
All my questions are linked to paper certificates and school results.
Guess what I did when I reach home?
I punished the kids for poor results in schools. Poor innocent child of mine.
If you are doing the same, STOP IT !
Retrenchment happened. Like flu. Its an event that has happened.
Its not your fault.
Retrenchment has no further meaning than queuing up 30-mins for Char Kway Teow and your turn came and uncle said no more. That’s not your fault.
Like thousands of families before you in the same tight spot, your family will be ok. Use the savings that is being saved for this purpose.
Take this chance to rest your body and mind, regroup your tots, draw a new plan and move forward. Maybe even retool.
You are probably in “panic mode” because you have taken time off to draw up a Plan B.
It may be time to learn a new skill now that you have free time and concluded that your current skill-sets is becoming obsolete like Motorola Hand-phone and Pagers.
Skill that pays the bills (credit to Teacher Suria Sparks)…. That’s what you need.
The more time and energy you wasted to making sense of the retrenchment is precious time lost like staying in a sinking boat.
Now may be the time to enjoy family time, exercise, read books, moving closer to God, travelling.
Go cycling with family, cuddle with loved ones, watch horror movies, visit botanic gardens, go to zoo, suntan at marine parade, fly a kite.
Life is not all about work. And you are not defined by the job title on your name-card. That’s a mental trap.
You must not forgot that you are also a child, a parent, a sibling and an influencer.
Take this chance to identify your talents and passions. It may time to rekindle that.
Our parents give us life so we can live a beautiful one, not to be an employee for the better part of our life and retire with weak limbs, small bank account, numb taste-buds, weak eyesight, shaky hands and faulty organs.
You have a choice. You have all the power to make this choice.
Events happening during this turbulent times can cause pain. However, its just pain. Not sufferings.
Identify the difference. And that may give you the clarity and power to enjoy this break in your life.
You deserve a great life. The time is now. Make this decision.
So join me and type below in the comment box … I deserve a great life.
Love, Marko
Investor, Practitioner and Full-Time Coach
