Just when industries started reopening, the COVID-19 Omicron surge threatened the return to normalcy at the start of 2022. Massive economic losses have caused Filipino job seekers to worry about financial stability while generating anxiety for new graduates and young adults entering the job market.
The past two years in this pandemic have led many Filipinos to reconsider their life priorities and careers. People have now started looking for more flexible work arrangements and have become more open to the idea of building their own businesses. Allianz PNB Life’s Monoceros Agency has found the perfect way to build your entrepreneurial mindset and still have the support you need throughout your career as a Life Changer. Before you sign up in the form below, here are some ways to reinvent your career and increase your job security during this continuing pandemic:
Cope with uncertainty
Career coaches point out that the first step in dealing with career anxiety is acknowledging your feelings. Mindfulness can help you recognize your emotions – be it sadness, worry, or fear over uncertainty. However, dwelling on unemployment or work-related stress for too long won’t help you feel better. Gather your thoughts and be open to accepting the circumstances. From that point, analyze how you can make your life-changing move happen, one step at a time.
Allianz Monoceros Agency Leader (AL), Jeff Luspo, said that curiosity could be a means of coping with uncertainty because there is more to life out there. AL Jeff joined the Allianz agency at the most unexpected time–during a quick meetup with a friend. The AL was introduced to the company as one of the top insurance groups having a global reputation. This helped him see a better future for his work and personal life, creating a brand new kind of excitement.
Coping doesn’t need to be drastic, but having a list of small victories can gradually help you reach a positive outcome and a better outlook.
Communicate your feelings
The World Health Organization advised frontliners and the general public who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed with work to talk to their immediate supervisor or a trusted colleague about the feelings and challenges they are confronting. It should also help that the Department of Labor and Employment’s Mental Health Workplace Policies and Programs’ order promotes the enhancement of private workers’ well-being at the workplace.
Monoceros Managing Partner (MP), “Doc” Ed Veloso, finds listening as the top skill that anyone must have at work, in selling, and in any field or industry. Communication is not just about telling someone what you feel, but also about being able to actively listen to what someone has to say. This is a key skill of an Allianz Life Changer.
“When you listen to someone, you get to know them more. You get to know where your client is. You get to solve the problems and needs of your team. So for me, that’s the best selling tool,” MP Doc said.
Invest some time for your daily self-improvement
While having “me time” can be counterintuitive for others, consider that people need self-care most in these trying times. Recharge today and try to develop and grow, even in the comfort of your home. Develop simple habits that can help you get back to 100%.
– In times of uncertainty, partition your day (morning, noon, afternoon, night) with a schedule dedicated to working hours or job-hunting, relaxation, home duties, and entertainment.
– As social media gets better and better at connecting you to the world, several studies show that it can also be a source of stress when one compares achievements to other people’s successes. Instead of dwelling on social comparisons, turn this into inspiration by allotting a portion of your time to discover free online programs and career talks that can help you make informed decisions on your next big move.
– If you find it hard to make time for upskilling, analyze how much time you spend on leisure and work around it. If you love to binge-watch, give a half-hour of an activity you enjoy by substituting one episode to a recorded webinar or online course to improve your skillset.
Learning new things is essential, whether for leisure or productivity. If it’s difficult finding the time to join webinars or courses, choose a career path that provides an opportunity to learn before diving into the field. AL Jeff said that upon employment at Monoceros Agency, Allianz offers training for future financial advisors through their internal training programs via Allianz University, where agents will learn the basics of the financial services industry, money management, and client-facing techniques of top Life Changers.
Explore as many possible careers as you can
Whenever you drag yourself to work every morning, evaluate the projects or a specific task that sparks joy in you. Yes, it might be hard to find meaning in what you do for a living, but when you have finally found your footing and the right opportunity opens, you’ll be stronger to take that leap of faith and change your career.
Monoceros Agency Partner Rhea Chong gave a piece of advice to jobseekers who have doubts about exploring a new career path: “Be open to any opportunities that will come because you’ll never know what can create a big impact in your life until you try it.”
Growing up, AP Rhea was groomed to be a businesswoman. She never imagined taking a different path that she now enjoys. She sees a Life Changer’s job as noble work to help fellow Filipinos.
Exploring a life-changing job
As a fresh graduate looking for work experience or a professional who needs additional income, embrace the process of exploring what you can do beyond your current job title or educational background. We’ve witnessed stories of home bakers booming into entrepreneurs, corporate slaves who tried freelancing and became full-time consultants, and flight attendants who got laid off and bounced back to be great financial advisors because of their innate hospitality. You might be surprised at the skills and opportunities you can try if you don’t limit yourself to labels.
COVID-19 may have changed the new normal, but that doesn’t mean you cannot be the Life Changer of your future. Help Filipinos all over the country with a role that creates financial security and stability for all. Manifest that 2022 will be your year despite its setbacks. Start now by signing up hereto take the first step to be an Allianz Life Changer.
Restart your 2022 with ways to deal with internal career anxiety in the time of pandemic
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