I GOT LAID OFF (in audit) - Here are humble truths I learnt from losing my job in a 5min group call!

Remember the niche on this channel is my experiences, whether good, bad or ugly. And here is one of the most difficult ones I experienced. Please excuse the noise. beyond the noise, there's some sense. please subscribe and engage with these videos
0:00 - Intro
02:21 - A bit of background
04:21 - understand how your company makes money, and act accordingly.
05:32 - recognise companies are businesses and not family. take care of yourself.
08:09 - always keep a rainy day fund!
10:25 - Your earning potential is your biggest asset
11:25 - network is key, keep in touch
13:10 - self reflect on your part, so you don't self destruct next time.
#layoffs #layoffs2023 #charteredaccountant

[@KabodS7]

Hello Maud ,you are such an inspiration, greetings!🇺🇸🇿🇼

[@CareersWithMaud]

Thank you so much👌🌸🌸

[@hyunbinsdimple5803]

This lady is speaking facts. I moved to another country to start a new job. A couple of months after I arrived, the CEO gave a presentation on the state of the business. He spoke about the secured revenue for the current financial year, and the balance sheet. For whatever the reason, he conveniently avoided the topic of profit. This has been a red flag since. I was star struck when I first arrived here, but now I realize that it’s time for me to be more vigilant and aware. Something is cooking, and I’m here preparing myself in case the rug gets pulled from right under my feet.

[@CareersWithMaud]

Hmmmmm. Profit is a critical indicator. You're always safe being on the side of caution! Thank you for stopping by and all the best!

[@angelakwaramba9752]

I always say to people, do not be loyal to any employer and you should leave when things start to go wrong. You are replaceable and forgotten quickly. You and your family come first.

[@CareersWithMaud]

Very true

[@primroseevelynenyahwai3595]

you articulated this very well and this resonates with many people. I loved all your points and there is a great message in each one of them

[@CareersWithMaud]

Thank you so much

[@andyonakureya8318]

Thanks Maud, this was enlightening.

[@CareersWithMaud]

You're welcome

[@tanakanyika9273]

thank you for being vulnerable, sometimes the best of lessons are learnt from when we are at rock bottom

[@CareersWithMaud]

Yes yes. And it did happen that way.

[@MBLSBlog]

Loved watching this! Well done!

[@CareersWithMaud]

Thank you so much!

[@cleopatratapfuma8915]

Thank you for this Maud. It is a reality ,we are replaceable to the business but not to our families

[@CareersWithMaud]

Exactly

[@blessingmajaya2501]

Learnt a lot from this video . Thank you so much for the wise words.

[@CareersWithMaud]

You're welcome, xx

[@rue785]

Thank you so much Maud I found this video to be very helpful.

[@CareersWithMaud]

I am glad it was helpful

[@sifelanisithole2010]

Insightful. Thanks for sharing. You're your own biggest asset. That's profound.

[@CareersWithMaud]

Yes yes you're. So keep investing in it!

[@auntieckmoyo3947]

Words of wisdom , thank you

[@CareersWithMaud]

You're welcome

[@rudogarapo6945]

Well said girl. I love your honesty. You're indeed an inspiration.

[@CareersWithMaud]

Thank you so much Rudo!

[@linn8854]

thank you Maud. Wise words

[@CareersWithMaud]

You’re welcome

[@isheeunice3877]

thank you maud this is very helpful. The rainy day saving are critical and the contribution to business is a good check to go to,

[@CareersWithMaud]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sesedzaimazarire7790]

Eye opener,thanks Maud

[@CareersWithMaud]

You're welcome

[@Africaindepthtv]

Very true I like the video

[@tonyrusike7227]

You are your biggest asset and invest in yourself thats deep sha

[@CareersWithMaud]

Yes, your earning potential is your biggest asset!

[@KevinMaposa]

Quiet insightful piece there Maud,.you spoke to me !! Preparing for "A rainy day"

[@CareersWithMaud]

Emergency fund is key

[@blessingsmanyara259]

Awesome advice 🙏🏾

[@CareersWithMaud]

Thank you

[@aliceruturi8644]

Wise words, hey!

[@faithshelly5371]

Very useful dear. Thanx a lot. I have learnt that I should invest in myself because I'm my biggest asset

[@CareersWithMaud]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@PZJBimha]

Nuggets of wisdom. 👌🏾

[@CareersWithMaud]

Thank you so much

[@annamarykudzaitsoka9177]

Investing in yourself is key.Saving for rainy days is a must ....who knows tomorrow...

[@CareersWithMaud]

Becauss rainy days will come

[@tapiwamakoni3936]

Maud is already ringed..... 🎉🎉Congratulations. Thanks for the honest useful content.

[@CareersWithMaud]

Thank you so much

[@berthinachaurura3756]

Thank you

[@CareersWithMaud]

You're welcome

[@3522able]

Was in the same situation with one of the 2 companies, when my contract ended they did not renew despite the bragging that the company was growing. Was depressed for like a week or so. Since then I only go for permanent contracts and i now choose jobs.

[@3522able]

This company came back to me after 5 months when they were now preparing for another busy season and in that moment I had power which I gladly used to decline the short-term contract. Yes, you are right, we should never stop investing in ourselves.

[@CareersWithMaud]

So sorry this happened. But I am glad you took the lessons and ran with them!

[@CareersWithMaud]

Once beaten, twice shy

[@kudzaimuzah6594]

meticulous planning, thats me as well

[@CareersWithMaud]

That is so me. Once one thing goes off course, stress reloaded

[@blessedmoyo8287]

wise words

[@CareersWithMaud]

Thank you

[@chimzvibe]

😂 The Zim part adds to the danger...

[@CareersWithMaud]

Where the danger is

[@fmaz2669]

You are a chartered accountant indeed Maud. We CAs we plan our lives and yes it's a problem when something interrupts our plans

[@CareersWithMaud]

When all we need in the moment is to breathe and remember who we are really

[@mamahazbaima6732]

My accountants kuomera kani.

[@angelakwaramba9752]

Here in the U.K. maZimba ane mweya wekushingirira until things go bad to the point they get sacked or ruined.

[@leroynyabeze6824]

Hi Nokutenda, thanks for the comment, is it like its so harsh out there, vanhu varikushingirira like how?

[@angelakwaramba9752]

@@leroynyabeze6824 Hello Leroy, yes it’s harsh out here. We, as Zimbabweans we grew up in hardship saka nyangwe zvinhu zvikaoma sei tine mweya wekushingirira kusvika pakuti we can’t figure out kuti it’s time to move on. Kuno varungu ava vane dzvene saka ukaona kuti zvinhu zvakusamira mushe wakungotsvagirwa nyaya ibva nekukurumidza. You come first

[@auntieckmoyo3947]

Very true, hence the increase in depression and suicides amongst our people

[@leroynyabeze6824]

@@angelakwaramba9752 i get you now thanks.

[@nchimombe]

3 months is even a short period have savings to survive for 6 months if you can.

[@CareersWithMaud]

That is true. Savings are important

[@tafadzwanjerere1288]

i can relate

[@CareersWithMaud]

I hope you're well.

[@noeldzuda]

❤

[@CareersWithMaud]

♥️

[@renniekufakunesu6254]

INVEST IN YOURSELF!

[@CareersWithMaud]

Yes. Better to learn it fast and early

[@molindarosechannel3550]

I appreciate your vulnerability and hope the lessons learnt make you wiser. I still am curious though as to what was so important back home that you chose to work in such a unstable economy when a better future was handed to you on a silver platter. You are so talented in your field that I feel you are worth more than your current employer is paying you. The opportunity to do your job in a different country alone gives you resume a great boost and the job opportunities after that are world wide and endless. I was just thinking of what could have been.

[@CareersWithMaud]

Thank you for the compliments. And not being rude with your question. It was both a financial and strategic decision. When the contracts came, going to London and an adjustment for cost of living, woulc make me save only a third of what i could save here. And the terms would make my CV unstable for what i really wanted to achieve. And 3rd, i really wanted to spend time with my family and friends because i know sooner or later i will leave, and for something that is not audit. It will make sense soon, when I am really ready to share those reasons in detail. Stay tuned

[@molindarosechannel3550]

I happy you received my question well I was worried you would take it the wrong way. I respect your response and I look forward to the update. ❤

[@CareersWithMaud]

@@molindarosechannel3550 no worries

[@gloriachinyaure946]

Very educative

[@rhaty1000]

Asi Makosi kaaaa, Mwari ave nayo. Yakandiita rough. But Mwari akanaka hake nguva dzose zvaitova nechinangwa

[@CareersWithMaud]

Yes yes!!! Inini it wasn't Makosi but weeeee

[@berthinachaurura3756]

Invest in yourself!!

[@CareersWithMaud]

Yes sis. Don't forget to

[@takue026]

Hie Maud, I saw your video about your road to CA, I would like to ask that at what stage do one start articles?

[@CareersWithMaud]

People start at different points. Some after high school, some after degree, and now, most after CTA. Depends on when you get the opportunity. I started after CTA

[@takue026]

@@CareersWithMaud okay ma'am thank you, i'm learning a lot from you♥♥

[@CareersWithMaud]

You're welcome ♥️

[@dzunguehendini4264]

Sapro kudzinga wizkid imimi!!

[@CareersWithMaud]

Zvowanikwa

[@dzunguehendini4264]

@@CareersWithMaud haaa shuwa but mmmh ma1

[@CareersWithMaud]

Enjoyed the blessing, took the lesson 🙏. Thank God for soft landing

[@khanyisiletachiona1017]

Waita hako ndadzidza

[@CareersWithMaud]

You're welcome 🙏

[@Cwengile]

Fun fact, the day that the layoff waere announced was the day that I got news of my moms passing💔. That call got me so emotional as i was suppossed to go on maternity leave in Feb. I understood that i was not making any money for the company and it made financial sense for them to lay me off. What i learnt is to never be too comfortable and learn to save for rainy days as no job is safe. Thanks for the video what you said here is true.

[@CareersWithMaud]

That was such an experience neh... i am sorry for the loss of your mom dear, that is hard. Everything else we can recover from! I hope you have found your strength to get up and recover. Hugs and light ♥️♥️

[@khumbue5976]

I will advice you not to live your life in a structured and formal way

[@CareersWithMaud]

Some parts of ourselves, we cant run away from

[@entertainmentcentre3454]

Can l by any chance speak to you through email

[@CareersWithMaud]

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