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“I was made redundant from a job as a PA in a shirt-making company in 1996. I was devastated. I had been there for three years, and it was a job I really liked.” quote by Lisa Jewell
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“I was made redundant from a job as a PA in a shirt-making company in 1996. I was devastated. I had been there for three years, and it was a job I really liked.”

Lisa Jewell

About This Quote

Source Interview: Personal memoir, 2020

Losing a beloved job caused deep grief, highlighting how identity ties to work.

In simple terms: Job loss caused sadness.

Key Takeaway

Allow yourself to mourn and explore new paths.

Themes

loss identity career resilience

Mood

sad reflective

Type

personal narrative

When to use this quote

  • job search
  • career counseling
  • skill development
  • networking

Key Concepts

attachment selfworth transition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What aspects of your work defined you?
  • How can you rebuild purpose?
A Different Perspective

Recovery may be slow and requires emotional support.

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