"The biggest disruption I see is the loss of identity, routine, and predictability. Work is a world you had, for better or worse. My clients deal with disbelief, anger, and shame that come from being laid off, realizing their work mattered less than they thought."
"If you feel like you're going to make it on your own and you don't, it puts all the blame on you. The more people buy into the idea that hard work can insulate them from being laid off, the harder it is to shake self judgment."
Experiencing multiple layoffs transforms an individual's relationship with work, leading to feelings of trauma and identity loss. The initial shock evolves into exhaustion and shame, as individuals grapple with the belief that their worth is tied to arbitrary metrics. Therapists note that clients often feel disbelief and anger, realizing that hard work does not guarantee job security. The myth of meritocracy in American work culture exacerbates self-blame, as individuals struggle to reconcile their efforts with the reality of being laid off.
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