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Today I'm going to talk about the differences in how a layoff feels when you first start your career versus when you're in the middle of it.
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This is another stream of consciousness where I’ll describe the similarities and differences between being laid off early in your career (within a year) and later in your career (10 years and beyond).
The main difference between being laid off with one year versus ten years of experience is the perception of employability. When you’re just starting out, you’re trying to get your foot in the door. With ten years of experience, you can be more intentional about your next move.
For me, I feel like I’m much more intentional now than I was at the start. Back then, I didn’t have enough experience to prove I was employable. I’ve been very blessed with the opportunities I’ve had so far. With 10 years of experience across multiple operators and companies, I now have a perspective that helps guide my next step.
A lot of people say this is an inflection point in my life.
One thing that stays the same—being laid off hurts. Whether it's your first job or your tenth, it su-ks. I tell people, it doesn’t get easier. But you can’t stop. You just have to keep going. Keep moving forward until the next opportunity comes.
Another difference: later in your career, you open yourself to more opportunities. Early on, entry-level roles may require 3–5 years of experience, which is frustrating. I was in that position. I got laid off early and was rejected from a majority of job applications.
Now I still get rejected, but I make it further in the process. I meet more of the qualifications. I’m not entry-level anymore.
Another shift—my perspective on life. Early in my career, I put work above everything. I worked countless hours. Some of you may think I still do. But the truth is, I have a husband, I have cats, I have family. My priorities are different. Life is more than your job title. Life is more than your oil and gas job. I hope you remember that too.
Another difference is confidence. I feel like I have more to offer now. I can talk shop more comfortably. I’ve seen more. I’ve done more.
You might be thinking, “You’re talking like you’re about to retire.” I’m not. I still have years ahead of me. No matter how turbulent oil and gas is, I’m going to keep going. I want to make an impact—in the industry and in people’s lives. That matters to me more now than the paycheck. Though don’t get me wrong—I still need to eat.
That’s everything I wanted to share today about getting laid off early in your career versus later in your career.
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