Newsletter 53: Job Loss Is Spreading—How to Cope (Without Panic or Burnout)
Hi Hedgelings,
You don’t have to live in Indonesia to feel the sting of rising unemployment.
This month, thousands of hopefuls flooded a job fair in Jakarta—over 25,000 people vying for just 2,000 positions. Some applicants waited five hours or more just to submit a resume. Others traveled across provinces, only to be told the roles had already been filled.
🔗 See the full story on CNA
It’s a tough image—but not an unfamiliar one. Whether you’re in Manchester or Milwaukee, layoffs and job insecurity have become part of the economic backdrop.
But here’s the truth: you are not powerless.
Job loss can feel like a dead end—but it doesn’t have to be. During uncertain times like these, it's crucial to look beyond the traditional 9-to-5. Whether it’s picking up a side hustle, learning how to invest with small amounts, or building digital assets like templates or online guides—you have more options than you think.
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Inaction and procrastination are the only things that guarantee you’ll stay exactly where you are.
If you're struggling with stress or anxiety from recent job changes, you’re not alone.
🧠 How to Cope with Job Loss and Economic Anxiety
Job loss isn’t just a financial event.
It’s an identity shift. A mental health blow. A trigger for real emotional fallout.
According to HelpGuide.org, the first step is to process the loss rather than push it down. Let yourself grieve. The next? Build structure and regain agency—both financially and emotionally.
Here are 4 powerful coping actions:
- 📆 Keep a routine: Stability helps calm the nervous system
- 💬 Talk about it: Isolation breeds despair; connect with others going through similar challenges
- 📚 Upskill with purpose: Now’s the time to learn, not scroll
- 🚶♀️ Move daily: Exercise is the most underrated anxiety killer
More tips here → Read the full guide on unemployment stress
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Final Thought
What’s happening in Indonesia may be extreme—but it’s a mirror reflecting a deeper truth:
When economic uncertainty strikes, those who can adapt quickly and calmly rise above the chaos.
Let’s build income resilience—not just job security.
Stay sharp, stay spiky — be the hedgehog with a strategy
- Mindy
Founder, Hedgehog Huddle