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It can happen when you are terminated or laid off, when you are moved to a different role within your organization, or when you decide to leave. It can be traumatic to lose a job. When you have attained a certain position or income level, or when work has become a marker of your moral worth, the emotions it sparks can feel intense, unwieldy, and even unmanageable. It is crucial that you reach out for help so that you can regain your mental clarity and be able to take healthy, productive next steps. The authors give several tips to help you through the process.

For more than two decades, Mike had turned troubled departments into efficient and quality-driven business lines. He witnessed a shift in vision and an abundance of deceit when a new leadership team took over. When cost-cutting initiatives compromised safety and quality standards, Mike spoke out against them.