Have you ever been fired?

No one likes to think about it but, unfortunately, with today’s economy and faltering job market, it certainly can be a strong possibility for anyone in any field.

I’m not sure why - I guess it’s because they always see me firing people on “The Apprentice” - but people often ask my advice about what they should do if they lose their job.

I say look at it as an opportunity. When you lose a job, it’s a great time to reevaluate your career and decide if you really were doing what you loved in the first place. If not, then it was time for a career change anyway.

I always tell people that you should spend your life working at a job that really motivates you, challenges you and makes you want to get out of bed every morning and look forward to going to work. If you didn’t feel that way about your old job, then your boss was doing you a favor by letting you go.

Finding a new job might take longer than you think but don’t compromise. Do all the usual things - network, research, and work on your resume. Sooner or later, you’ll find a job you love and you won’t care that someone once told you, “You’re fired!”

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