Sasha's inner struggle stems from her previous position, which ended in a personalized layoff. Her creativity and entrepreneurial spirit were not appreciated, leading to a feeling of a bad breakup.
Kristin suggests finding companies that appreciate Sasha's qualities and align with her values, such as startup cultures that embrace creativity and new perspectives.
Sasha faced age discrimination in her industry, with the company preferring fresh graduates over experienced professionals.
The shift in company culture and focus due to investor involvement led to a lack of authenticity and flexibility, which didn't align with Sasha's work values.
Sasha values sustainability and mission alignment in her next job, focusing on eco-friendly standards and plant-based nutrition research.
Kristin recommends creating a list of must-haves for the next job, including sustainability and mission alignment.
The people's niceness is a crucial factor, especially when considering remote or face-to-face work.
Culture plays a significant role in driving the attraction or repulsion of people.
Consider creating a list of three key factors related to the people and the culture.
Having two lists, one for crucial factors and another for nice-to-have factors, is important in decision-making.
Making a list with a partner
Making a list with a job
Writing the list down
There's something really powerful about actually writing it or typing it and printing it out or having it where you can actually look at it and compare.
Sometimes things happen that are outside of our control, right? So we can prepare to the best of our ability, but what you can do is you can learn from it, both personally and professionally.
I want you to claim that like to the best of your ability, really.
I'm the perfect age to get married. And I could see the truth of that.
One main point is to analyze the negative beliefs taken on as a result of a breakup, whether it's a relationship or a job.
Another main point is to consider how these beliefs can be flipped to serve you better and lead to personal growth.
Encouraging Action: Write a 'Must Have' and 'Would Be Nice' List
Negative Thoughts: Identify and Flip Negative Thoughts
Belief in Appreciation: Believe in Finding a Company that Appreciates You
Before moving on to the next job, it's important to acknowledge the hurt and the meaning made from the experience.
When something challenging happens, it's important to take a deep breath, come back into your body, and work with your beliefs and mindset around the situation.
Starting the process of examining thoughts and feelings around the circumstance is crucial, rather than jumping to negative self-beliefs.
Questioning beliefs about oneself and considering how the situation can be a catalyst for growth is powerful.
Viewing circumstances as opportunities for growth rather than setbacks is essential for moving forward.
Consciously acknowledging the impact of a job loss as a breakup can facilitate the process of finding a new job.