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TheCat
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 Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2005 6:25 am Post subject: Coping With Job Loss |
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What is the best way to cope with job loss ?
I have recently been fired (down sizing -- they called it right sizing .. )
anyways, I am not sure if I should start buying papers and sending my resume or take it easy for a month and play with my kids and cats!
I have my emergency fund which can last me four months...
I am pretty shell shocked about what happened it was not a straight forward down sizing.... it was protracted making it worse.
So any tips on coping with job loss? Start looking for work the day after or chill for while. |
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Richard
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Location: Cheshire UK
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First off, don't kid yourself that you've got a safety cushion of 4 months. I once went through a two year redundancy programme with plenty of preparation and help from my company. I left with a good payoff and decided to take a six month break to spend with my family. Fatal. I lost all momentum and it eventually took 22 months before I landed another job.
Start your job search straight away. Every now and again, give yourself a day off as a reward but you really ought to treat your job search as if you were going to work. Keep a routine with tea breaks and a lunch hour; even dress for work if need be. Be positive and professional at all times. Keep a diary/schedule and plan your actions. Read around this site, there is lots of good advice to be had.
Good luck. |
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KA
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| I wouldn't take a month off.... may be a few days off, then start searching... The longer you are out of work, the harder it gets to find a good job. Employers don't like to hire people who have been out of work for a long time. Once you get a job offer, you can always ask for a week or two before you start work & take a holiday. |
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jusme
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your fonds can finish earlier than 4 month.. and then what do you do: no job, no money, nothing?
If I were you I'd take, like KA said, couple of day off and then I'll be back with all my forces to start find a new job opportunity. In the meantime tell your friends that you are looking for a job; you may never know what networking can bring you. |
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