The new year is a natural time to reflect, and for many of us, that involves thinking about our careers.

Kristina O'Neill and Laura Brown are both editors who lost their jobs after restructures, and they initially thought it was the end of the world.

"I poured my heart into the role... I believed in the values we promoted. Yet, when it came to me, those values weren't there," says Laura.

They both chose to use the word fired after they lost their roles and say being open about it can help you deal with what's happened.

"There are so many euphemisms that we all use for losing our jobs. But the faster you own it, the faster you're honest about it, the faster you can move on.