Emotional Baggage

Who are we . . . and what are we about? Are we our work or are we talented human beings skilled at performing important tasks?

There are some facts about being in our mid-forties and early fifties and out of work that need to be dealt with . . . especially if we’ve held management positions in an industry with shrinking opportunities. These are demographic (or “ergraphic”), work-related facts that no one can really change. While challenging, these don’t fall into the category of “emotional baggage.” These are facts that can be dealt with.

More problematic are the “psychographic” issues that many senior executives and professionals bring to their new-found, job search adventure. These entrenched ideas may be deemed emotional baggage, and they often represent the major challenges faced by job seekers. They are the attitudes, self-images, habits and visions we store away in our heads that influence – or even dictate – the way we approach problems.

Losing Your Identity to an Employer

When we work for a company, we adopt the identity of the organization almost like an “invisible uniform.” It’s natural. We like to belong, to be part of something greater than ourselves. The longer we stay associated, the more difficult it becomes to separate our professional persona from that amorphous entity called a corporation. But if the company fails, or we are asked to leave, we’re in trouble.

We can experience denial and depression, leading to a defeated mindset. We ignore this development at our own peril.

The Executive Job Search solution is a step-by-step rebuilding of true self-worth consciousness through documenting of Accomplishments – one by one -- until we begin to realize just how good we are at what we do.

It’s time to hang up that old uniform, leave that emotional baggage behind and get on with whatever opportunities could be offered in today’s supercharged work environment.

What Might Be Getting in Your Way?

• Procrastination – Are you “taking a little time off to collect your thoughts?” Let’s be candid about where you really are. If you’re used to bringing down $120,000 annually, every month that goes by without a paycheck is costing you $10,000 . . . over $2,000/week. How long can you bleed the family finances at this rate?
• Lack of Resources – This is a very real challenge that must be faced . . . and the sooner the better! Conducting a professional-level, Executive Job Search takes time and money. Don’t fool yourself. If you’re short on either – or both – you’d better have a Plan B!
• Hallucination – Some people might delude themselves into using mental projection to create some sort of metaphysical vacuum to “attract” offers out of the ether. There’s nothing wrong with positive thinking and creative visualization. But, like the book by Rick Page, “Hope Is Not A Strategy.” If wishful thinking made things come true, there would be tens of millions of winners of the lottery.
• I Just Need to Get My Resume Out There – Yes, it used to be that easy. When the world was younger (and so were you) a lot of industries were on the ascent. The competition for good talent was such that a few weeks or a couple of months between jobs was about the worst you would expect with your credentials. But, the global economy and rapid pace of advancing technologies has turned that formula on its head. An executive or manager today could easily spend six to twelve months looking for a new job. How much time do you have?
• I Don’t Know Where to Start – If you’ve never really had to conduct an Executive Job Search, you’re not alone. Millions of very talented and highly qualified people are in the same position. That’s why we’re offering this course. We even show you where to start . . . the “Start Here” section should be self explanatory.

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