How to move on when you're retrenched in your 30s
Even after retrenched young professionals secure new jobs, the emotional scars can still persist. Recruitment experts and counsellors offer tips on what to do when a layoff disrupts one's sense of self.
Retrenchment can be a traumatic experience, especially for young professionals in their 30s who feel they are on the cusp of achieving their career goals. In Singapore, older workers are laid off at a higher rate than the overall working population, largely due to their higher salaries. The emotional impact of losing a job at this stage of life can be isolating, as peers continue to advance in their careers.
According to a psychotherapist, it is normal for retrenched professionals in their 30s to feel unmoored, as this decade is often associated with significant life milestones such as starting a family and establishing a stable career trajectory. Counselors and HR experts advise young professionals to maintain a positive outlook and see retrenchment as an opportunity to reassess their career path.
Rather than viewing it as a setback, they suggest embracing the experience as a chance to explore new industries or roles.
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