Hello,
I'm Swagato Ghose, 32, from Kolkata. During the pandemic and because of lockdown, I lost my job. I'm a marketing professional and worked for a print and packaging company based in Hyderabad.
The situation is very difficult because, even after trying hard for the past two to three months, nothing positive is materialising.
No organisations revert after the interview process and the salary offered during the interview time is negligible when compared to what I was getting before this lockdown happened.
It's getting unbearable and I am on the verge of a nervous breakdown as the future seems absolutely uncertain.
I'm badly looking for a decent opportunity, but there seems to be very little hope in these tough times as it looks like the recruitment has frozen in most of the good companies.
I am really worried about the future and don't know how my professional career is going to shape up.
How do I survive this phase?
Thanks and regards,
Swagato Ghose
Ans: Hey Swagato.
Hold on! Never give up as life is always full of ups and downs.
A job loss in the time of a global pandemic is not a result of your performance but due to the slowdown in the economy.
Things are now getting back to normal and most companies have started selective hiring.
This is the time to start reskilling in your area of work so that you have the right skill sets that companies are looking for in your field.
Keep yourself engaged with some freelance work or even charitable work.
Remain positive and healthy and close to your loved ones.
You have a bright future.
