五个理由告诉你失业未必是坏事
5 Reasons Losing Your Job Can be a Good Thing
Unexpected things happen all the time; it’s a part of life.
Sometimes those things are good, sometimes they just flat out stink. I recently had the misfortune of losing my job. The company I worked for announced, out of the blue, that they were merging with another company.
世事难料。那也是生活中的一部分。有时候是好事，而有时候也是坏事。最近运气很不好，我失业了。我就职的公司，不景气，被另一个公司兼并了。 My first thought was panic. We needed my paycheck. My husband, friends and coworkers kept telling me things would be fine and that I just needed to start looking for another job. I realized very quickly that if I didn’t stay positive and focus on the good, then all the bad would overwhelm me.
我最初的反应就是：恐慌。我需要工资。我的丈夫，朋友，同事都说一切都会好起来的，只需另找一份工作就是。我马上意识到，要是我情绪一直低落，消极对待，那么所有不好的事情会将我淹没。
I’m not trying to be little the pain and anxiety you feel when you lose your job. Trust me. I know how it feels. But in my experience, you can’t let the loss overcome you. You have to focus on the positive things or you’ll make this experience even harder than it has to be.
失去工作之后不要感伤，焦虑。相信我。我知道那种感觉。但是就我的经验来说，你不能让失败打败你。你得用积极地态度看待一切，即使再困难，你也能挺过来。
These are some of reasons I have found that losing your job can be a good thing:
我认为失业也可以是好事的几个理由：
1.You finally have the chance to go back to school. 你还有机会回到学校学习
For many people, school is something they either didn’t get to do or haven’t finished yet. In my case I didn’t have the chance to finish my bachelor’s degree. I realized when I lost my job that I didn’t want to go back to work, I wanted to finish school. Finishing school will open more doors for me in the future than working would. 对大部分人来说，学校的某些事情要么就是根本没有做过，要么就是还没有做完。对我而言，我已经没有机会去完成我的学士学位了。失业了我才发现
我不想回去工作，我想去完成我的学业。与继续工作相比，完成学业能为我以后的工作创造更多的机会。
This choice is exciting and scary all at the same time. I haven’t gone to school in almost 10 years.
这样的选择既让人兴奋，也让人担忧。我差不多有十年没去过学校了。
You need to make the decision whether continuing your education would benefit you or not and if it would be worth it.
你得确定这样增加的学历是否会让你受益，这样做是于你否值得。
2.You can spend some much needed time with the people who matter most.
你可以和那些对你来说很重要的人共度时光
You could spend these next days sleeping in and then sit on the couch all day or you could wake up in the morning, get ready for the day and spend time with your friends and family. They are your support, they are the ones who will help you make it through this rough patch.
接下来的时间你可以睡到自然醒，然后在沙发上坐上个一整天，或者你也可以在早上就醒来，准本准备，和你的家人、朋友待在一起。他们会支持你，他们会帮你度过这一段艰难的时光。
Take advantage of this time and spend it with your friends and family. You could even ask for their help to spread the word that you are looking for work.
好好利用这段时间，和你的家人、朋友相处。你甚至还可以让他们在世界各地帮你找工作。
3.You get to choose whether or not to go into the same line of work.
你可以选择是否在同一行业找工作
Many people find that the field they have been working in isn’t for them but hesitate moving into a new field because the unknown can be scary. If you lose your job, you’re pushed into the unknown whether you want it or not. This is your chance to change your career path.
很多人都发现他们工作过的那一领域并不适合他们，但是因为不了解新行业而胆怯，所以一直犹豫着是否要换去另一个行业。要是你失业了，不管这是不是你想要的，这都是一个改变你职业道路的机会。
Take a minute and think about what interests you. I once heard someone say that whatever you do in your free time is what you should be doing for a living. Look into all of your options don’t just fall back on what you’re comfortable with.
花点时间想想你感兴趣的是什么，曾经，我听一个人说道：不管你空闲时做的是什么，你都应该将其转变为你的职业。看看你还有哪些选择，不要只关注你喜欢的。
4.You can take this time to travel.
可以用这段时间去旅游
Even though money might be tight, you can find ways to travel without breaking the budget. Whether you drive out of state to visit
family or go camping for a week, there are always things to go do that get pushed off because of work.
即使手头有点紧，只要不超出预算你也可以去旅游。不管是去另一个地方探亲，还是去露营一周，总有些事情是你工作时没做，但是现在可以做的。 Make sure that you set a budget for yourself and stick to it. When you don’t have paycheck coming in, you have be wary about how and where you’re spending money.
一定要为你自己存点钱，并坚持那样做。当你没有工资收入的时候，你也要小心的计划怎样花钱，把钱花在哪些地方。
5.Find a better company.
进入另一个更好的公司
A lot of people find that they get stuck working in a position for a company that they don’t like. As I stated before, quitting is scary because you’re choosing to step into the unknown. But, by losing your job, you’re being forced to step out. This is your chance to look and see what other companies are offering. Another company might provide better hours, more benefits, even a friendlier work environment.
很多人发现他们常常在一个不喜欢的公司，并且一直都在一个岗位上。正如我之前说的那样，因为你对未来的未知，胆怯着不敢放弃。但是，被失业，你被逼迫着要去面对。这也是一个你可以看看你还有哪些公司可以进入的机会。另一个公司也许可以给你安排更好的工作时间，提供给你更好的薪资，甚至是更友好地工作环境。
On the flip-side, there are a lot of people who loved the company they worked for. But you just have to remember that you can find that again. A new company will be different, but that doesn’t make it a bad thing. Stay open to new experiences.
另一方面，有一些人也喜欢他们所在的公司。但是你得记住你还可以找到一个你喜欢的公司。新公司也许会有所不同，但那并不是件坏事。敞开心去迎接一些新的东西。
Losing your job is hard, trust me, I know. But by focusing on the positive side of things, you are able to see things in a different light. You’ll find that when something like this happens, you can keep moving forward. It’s not the end of the world. It’s not even the end of your career. You can find new opportunities, meet new people and get started on a new path.
失业并不好受，相信我，我知道那种感受。但是积极地面对一切，你会看见不一样的光芒。有事情发生的时候，你会发现你已经进步了。失业并不是世界末日的降临，也不是你事业上的终点。你还能找到新的就业机会，你会遇见新的朋友，开启一条属于你自己的新道路。
五个理由告诉你失业未必是坏事
5 Reasons Losing Your Job Can be a Good Thing
Unexpected things happen all the time; it’s a part of life.
Sometimes those things are good, sometimes they just flat out stink. I recently had the misfortune of losing my job. The company I worked for announced, out of the blue, that they were merging with another company.
世事难料。那也是生活中的一部分。有时候是好事，而有时候也是坏事。最近运气很不好，我失业了。我就职的公司，不景气，被另一个公司兼并了。 My first thought was panic. We needed my paycheck. My husband, friends and coworkers kept telling me things would be fine and that I just needed to start looking for another job. I realized very quickly that if I didn’t stay positive and focus on the good, then all the bad would overwhelm me.
我最初的反应就是：恐慌。我需要工资。我的丈夫，朋友，同事都说一切都会好起来的，只需另找一份工作就是。我马上意识到，要是我情绪一直低落，消极对待，那么所有不好的事情会将我淹没。
I’m not trying to be little the pain and anxiety you feel when you lose your job. Trust me. I know how it feels. But in my experience, you can’t let the loss overcome you. You have to focus on the positive things or you’ll make this experience even harder than it has to be.
失去工作之后不要感伤，焦虑。相信我。我知道那种感觉。但是就我的经验来说，你不能让失败打败你。你得用积极地态度看待一切，即使再困难，你也能挺过来。
These are some of reasons I have found that losing your job can be a good thing:
我认为失业也可以是好事的几个理由：
1.You finally have the chance to go back to school. 你还有机会回到学校学习
For many people, school is something they either didn’t get to do or haven’t finished yet. In my case I didn’t have the chance to finish my bachelor’s degree. I realized when I lost my job that I didn’t want to go back to work, I wanted to finish school. Finishing school will open more doors for me in the future than working would. 对大部分人来说，学校的某些事情要么就是根本没有做过，要么就是还没有做完。对我而言，我已经没有机会去完成我的学士学位了。失业了我才发现
我不想回去工作，我想去完成我的学业。与继续工作相比，完成学业能为我以后的工作创造更多的机会。
This choice is exciting and scary all at the same time. I haven’t gone to school in almost 10 years.
这样的选择既让人兴奋，也让人担忧。我差不多有十年没去过学校了。
You need to make the decision whether continuing your education would benefit you or not and if it would be worth it.
你得确定这样增加的学历是否会让你受益，这样做是于你否值得。
2.You can spend some much needed time with the people who matter most.
你可以和那些对你来说很重要的人共度时光
You could spend these next days sleeping in and then sit on the couch all day or you could wake up in the morning, get ready for the day and spend time with your friends and family. They are your support, they are the ones who will help you make it through this rough patch.
接下来的时间你可以睡到自然醒，然后在沙发上坐上个一整天，或者你也可以在早上就醒来，准本准备，和你的家人、朋友待在一起。他们会支持你，他们会帮你度过这一段艰难的时光。
Take advantage of this time and spend it with your friends and family. You could even ask for their help to spread the word that you are looking for work.
好好利用这段时间，和你的家人、朋友相处。你甚至还可以让他们在世界各地帮你找工作。
3.You get to choose whether or not to go into the same line of work.
你可以选择是否在同一行业找工作
Many people find that the field they have been working in isn’t for them but hesitate moving into a new field because the unknown can be scary. If you lose your job, you’re pushed into the unknown whether you want it or not. This is your chance to change your career path.
很多人都发现他们工作过的那一领域并不适合他们，但是因为不了解新行业而胆怯，所以一直犹豫着是否要换去另一个行业。要是你失业了，不管这是不是你想要的，这都是一个改变你职业道路的机会。
Take a minute and think about what interests you. I once heard someone say that whatever you do in your free time is what you should be doing for a living. Look into all of your options don’t just fall back on what you’re comfortable with.
花点时间想想你感兴趣的是什么，曾经，我听一个人说道：不管你空闲时做的是什么，你都应该将其转变为你的职业。看看你还有哪些选择，不要只关注你喜欢的。
4.You can take this time to travel.
可以用这段时间去旅游
Even though money might be tight, you can find ways to travel without breaking the budget. Whether you drive out of state to visit
family or go camping for a week, there are always things to go do that get pushed off because of work.
即使手头有点紧，只要不超出预算你也可以去旅游。不管是去另一个地方探亲，还是去露营一周，总有些事情是你工作时没做，但是现在可以做的。 Make sure that you set a budget for yourself and stick to it. When you don’t have paycheck coming in, you have be wary about how and where you’re spending money.
一定要为你自己存点钱，并坚持那样做。当你没有工资收入的时候，你也要小心的计划怎样花钱，把钱花在哪些地方。
5.Find a better company.
进入另一个更好的公司
A lot of people find that they get stuck working in a position for a company that they don’t like. As I stated before, quitting is scary because you’re choosing to step into the unknown. But, by losing your job, you’re being forced to step out. This is your chance to look and see what other companies are offering. Another company might provide better hours, more benefits, even a friendlier work environment.
很多人发现他们常常在一个不喜欢的公司，并且一直都在一个岗位上。正如我之前说的那样，因为你对未来的未知，胆怯着不敢放弃。但是，被失业，你被逼迫着要去面对。这也是一个你可以看看你还有哪些公司可以进入的机会。另一个公司也许可以给你安排更好的工作时间，提供给你更好的薪资，甚至是更友好地工作环境。
On the flip-side, there are a lot of people who loved the company they worked for. But you just have to remember that you can find that again. A new company will be different, but that doesn’t make it a bad thing. Stay open to new experiences.
另一方面，有一些人也喜欢他们所在的公司。但是你得记住你还可以找到一个你喜欢的公司。新公司也许会有所不同，但那并不是件坏事。敞开心去迎接一些新的东西。
Losing your job is hard, trust me, I know. But by focusing on the positive side of things, you are able to see things in a different light. You’ll find that when something like this happens, you can keep moving forward. It’s not the end of the world. It’s not even the end of your career. You can find new opportunities, meet new people and get started on a new path.
失业并不好受，相信我，我知道那种感受。但是积极地面对一切，你会看见不一样的光芒。有事情发生的时候，你会发现你已经进步了。失业并不是世界末日的降临，也不是你事业上的终点。你还能找到新的就业机会，你会遇见新的朋友，开启一条属于你自己的新道路。