Tana Poncsak – How To Navigate Midlife Layoffs And Find A New Career Path

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Season 05 Episode 10 Have you ever faced a sudden job loss in midlife and wondered how to navigate the uncertainty that follows Welcome to Mature Allure In this episode I m joined by my great friend Tana Poncsak as we discuss our shared experiences of being laid off in our 50s and how we each found our paths forward Tana opens up about her journey having been laid off twice first during the pandemic and again shortly after She candidly shares the challenges of the lengthy interview processes and the frustrations of companies asking for extensive work during interviews After considering her options Tana embraced freelance writing turning her passion into a viable career earlier than she had planned Join us as we explore the importance of remaining calm in the face of adversity taking the time to reflect on what you truly want and using resources like AARP to support your journey Tana Poncsak has over 20 years of experience writing for community newspapers and magazines in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area In addition to her work in journalism she has also gained experience in marketing and public relations Currently Tana works as a freelance writer and editor She is an avid reader and loves dogs What we discuss 00 02 – Introduction to Tana and the topic of midlife layoffs 01 14 – Tana shares her experience of being laid off twice 02 31 – The lengthy and sometimes exploitative interview processes 04 23 – Transitioning to freelance writing and finding a new path 06 35 – Tips for those facing layoffs including the importance of taking time to reflect 11 19 – Embracing freelance work and finding fulfillment 16 11 – The role of AARP in providing resources and support 19 51 – Final thoughts on enhancing quality of life after layoffs Key Takeaways Navigating midlife layoffs can be challenging but it can also open doors to unexpected career opportunities like freelancing Building a successful freelance writing career requires persistence leveraging your existing skills and finding the right resources Finding purpose and fulfillment after a job loss in your 50s is achievable by embracing new career paths and staying open to change Connect with Tana Website https citylifestyle com chambleeFacebook https www facebook com forwineandasong Instagram tanaponcsakLinkedIn www linkedin com TanaPoncsakLearn more about Sherri O Website https matureallure net Facebook https www facebook com 4matureallure YouTube https www youtube com mature allureInstagram mature allureDon t forget to subscribe to the Mature Allure podcast for more inspiring stories and discussions on self-love and empowerment For feedback questions or suggestions for future episodes reach out to us through our website or social media channels We d love to hear from you Hosted by Ausha See ausha co privacy-policy for more information Click here to visit this podcast episode

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