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In this episode...
Demoted? Here's What to Do
https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/episode-69-demoted-heres-what-to-do
Demotions are a weird gray area for workers. Do you still have value? Should you leave? In Episode 69, Faithful on the Clock looks at important actions to take when your employer puts you in a lower position.
Timestamps:
[00:04] - Intro
[00:33] - Demotion definition and explanation of the psychological significance
[01:15] - Layoffs aren’t always your fault and can happen due to restructuring, mergers, etc.
[01:50] - The story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife shows that people can be wrongfully pushed down from the positions they once held.
[03:05] - A local pastor in my community was demoted from the church he’d helped found.
[04:00] - Neither Joseph nor my community pastor were “done.” They just were starting new journeys.
[05:00] - Don’t quit God during a demotion, especially since the demotion doesn’t remove the skills and talents He gifted to you. Just apply what you have differently.
[05:42] - Demotions require forgiveness, sometimes even of the larger culture indirectly involved. Without that forgiveness, you can get distracted from what God wants you to do and get lost in bitterness.
[06:17] - The story of Apple’s Steve Jobs shows that people’s choices can tie to demotion.
[07:05] - Stories from scripture that show how choice can lead to loss of position include Jacob and Esau and Reuban and his father’s concubine.
[08:12] - You might not have a fairy tale ending and get your position back as Steve Jobs did. But you don’t have to stay stuck. You can take accountability and focus forward.
[09:22] - Don’t let your emotions get the best of you. Instead, keep a level head and identify new goals. Consider whether you’ll be happy and what’s most urgent, and take the opportunity to learn and prove you’re still an asset.
[10:50] - Foster relationships well during a demotion. Take accountability and communicate well. Seek mentors who can give your confidence a boost.
[11:55] - Give yourself time to acclimate to your new, lower role. You might find that it’s not as bad as you thought it would be.
[13:11] - Prayer
[14:18] - Outro/What’s coming up next
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