Financial Worries come with a Job Loss: And Why It´s a Pain No One Talks About

A job offers you financial safety and security but if you lose your job that safety net is also taken away from you too

Financial insecurity is something that is rarely talked about in public.  It may not be easy for the affected person to talk openly and honestly; and family and friends may not be comfortable hearing stuff as it may make them feel under pressure to help out.  Finance, in general, is almost a taboo topic.

Silence surrounds financial worries

Financial worries can be gnaw at your very soul. You may not know who to talk to —who will understand your situation without judging you and who will offer you helpful strategies.  At worst, it can feel as if no one cares.  And therefore you can feel alone and facing a challenge that you are not equipped to face.

BUT who’s to blame?

Blame is part of today´s culture.  It is all too easy to apportion blame especially if people have never faced the situation.  You have lost your job and need solutions and strategies – not judgement, cold stares or other people’s silence.

Loss of any sort takes energy to overcome.  The shame, the guilt and the anxiety of the situation may already be consuming you.  You have been axed and abandoned by your company and now you need to gather your strength and find your path out of this uncomfortable situation.

Finding the right people to help you is key to your comeback. You ideally need people who can lessen your burden and show you how to win when you feel as if your back is against the wall.

Break the silence

You can’t afford to stay silent, not now, not ever. Silence is the real enemy, the vicious killer of hope. You need to come back, but not with anger or shame—but with action. Stop internalising the blame and start seeing your financial struggle for what it is: a challenge to overcome, not a life sentence.

Here’s the hack: Treat your financial crisis like someone who needs your help and support. Acknowledge the situation, Name it. And then—list all the things that need to be sorted out.

Seek out those who have your best interests at heart—unbiased financial advisors, people who aren’t tied to the banks or credit card companies, who will give you honest, practical advice without hidden agendas. Surround yourself with the right resources, the right support system, the people who will stand by you and not profit from your pain. Get the problem out into the open and create some distance between you and the issue.  See if for what it is – an issue that needs to be solved and you are in charge of it.

The key to survival isn’t about hiding your pain; it’s about transforming it. Turn the shame into a savage determination to take back control. This is your life, your future, and you’re the one who has to kick-start the change. Financial freedom isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity, a non-negotiable goal. But you won’t get there by staying silent.

Break the cycle. Break the silence. Take the first step towards reclaiming your financial health, because suffering in silence is no longer an option. The world might not rally around you when you’re struggling with money, but that doesn’t mean you have to fight this battle alone.

It’s time to take control. It’s time to speak up. And most importantly, it’s time to take action – because your financial health is worth fighting for, and so are you. And there are many jobs and revenue streams that you can secure.

Believe in yourself and get to work.  Do reach out if you need support.