Poorly Paid, Overworked, No Job Security.

Thousands of Job Losses.

Robots Will Take our Jobs.  

The Gig Economy is Growing Whether You Like it or Not.

These are just some headlines that we are constantly exposed to. They cause anxiety, stress and worry amongst many workers and parents. The tipping point for me was when I found out that my friends and colleagues over 50, who lost their jobs due to an organizational restructure, couldn’t find work after that.

So, what’s really going on?

Job Security is Not Dead

First off, let me just say that there are strategies for you to increase your job security and reduce your stress and worry. Job security is not dead, contrary to popular belief. It will take some work and commitment on your part if you want to secure your job, and be job-ready and future-ready. You have to anticipate the future, acquire the relevant knowledge and skills to reduce your risk, and take action to future-proof yourself and secure your job and income.

Future-proofing is the process of understanding and anticipating the future while minimizing the stress potential issues with a job, career or employment. It means using appropriate strategies and having plans that are tailored to individual circumstances and personalities.

Here’s the thing: People do not plan to fail. They just fail to plan. Fear about the future is okay, but complacency kills jobs and income, and increases stress and worry.

One of my personal goals is to be job-ready and future-ready. This should increase my job security. What are your goals related to the future?

Understand and Overcoming the Challenges Ahead

As the sole breadwinner in my late 40s, working in a full-time job and having to support a family with five beautiful children, I know we are living in challenging times. I also know that the future of work is going to be very different.