About mid-day last week Monday, club legend Frank Lampard was sent packing after just 18 months as manager at Chelsea Football Club.
A decision that didn’t go down well with some facet of supporters who thought that Super Frank should have been given more time to prove his worth.
On the one hand, as a Chelsea FC supporter, personally I felt bad that Super Frank was shown the door, considering what he’s done the previous season and his playing career with the club.
He should have been given more time to work with the guys under him and try to change the situation of things.
On the other hand, was the sack merited? Sadly yes. Based on the current trajectory and also on the fact that things looked like they’re going to get worse rather than good with him at the helm.
Well, that’s my 2 percent though. You must have read the news a dozen times already. I shouldn’t bore you with my analysis.
What does being sacked mean?
Two things readily comes to mind when someone is shown the door:
- You’re not a good fit for that system (employer’s angle)
- That environment isn’t ideal for your growth (employee’s angle)
Both of these are valid reasons.
However, it is worth noting that some systems and work environments aren’t ideal for your professional development. The opposite is true of employees, some aren’t cut out for certain job roles.
Nonetheless, a sack letter isn’t the final nail in the coffin. Some people have a fancy way of putting it – rejection is redirection.
If it’ll make you feel any better, Chelsea FC hired a coach that was fired in his previous job. Weird right?
The slate becomes clean when you get a new job, and you have another opportunity to do better. So, heads up!
What happens when someone gets sacked?
For someone who has received the sack letter in the past, I can tell you this for free:
- Self-doubt creeps in. You second-guess every move.
- You feel worthless (sometimes)
- Withdrawal slowly sets in
- Occasional loss of appetite (for some)
- The question “where did I go wrong” keeps playing non-stop in your head
- The blame game officially begins
When I changed the narrative from “I’m not a good fit for this system” to “this environment isn’t ideal for my career growth” – everything else changed!
I stopped apportioning blames, and instead I appreciated the efforts I was making.
To ensure that I wasn’t playing myself, I re-evaluated my skills. Took some refresher courses and then I bounced back.
You too can do the same. Try these:
- Re-evaluate yourself
- Stop the blame game
- Learn from your mistake
- Upskill
- Connect with friends and networks
Read also: Side learning: a new approach to skills acquisition
Above all, own your sack. It’s your badge and just like battle scars, it won’t go away easily.
Nice Article
Thanks Vaibhav!