What will you do when you realize the torment of your work? Is there writing on the wall? Will you be fired? Is the company going down? Or is it coming out of the blue that you no longer have a job? If you have these feelings, now is the time to take steps to soften the blow. You just have to be more discriminating with the help you render toward other people. If the ax falls you will be in a much better position than your co-workers. If you follow these steps and nothing happens, you will still be much better off than you are now.
First of all, is your resume up to date? If you haven't updated it in a few years, now is the time. You may want to consider hiring a professional to do it for you. You have to put your best foot forward. You want to be able to start sending it before or immediately after you become unemployed. Finding a new job can be a full-time job in itself. Need to update your job skills? While you're still working, this could be a good time to take some classes and update your skills or start training for a new career. You may want to sign up with a temporary agency right now so they can hire you later. The advantages of temporary agencies are that they pay well, they find a job for you, you will not compete for a position with dozens of other people and you can usually start immediately.
Start networking. Ask everyone you know if they know of any job opportunities. If you haven't lost your job yet, let them know you could be fired and you'll be looking for a new job. They may be able to give you a contact name in their company. Someone send you your resume to let them know if they have any openings in the future that you would like to consider. Start the process now. This is not what you know, this is what you know.
Set Up Your Financial Home It's easier said than done. If you are like most people then you may already be living from paycheck to paycheck and there is nothing extra. If you become unemployed, you need as much cash as possible to take with you. Most experts recommend 3-6 months cash to meet your living needs. What if you can't find a job for 8 months or a year? Collect all your cash reserves or cash sources. Store as much as you can to meet your needs.
If you are fired, the next day you should start filling out any paperwork for unemployment benefits that you may be eligible for.
You will go through it, it will only take time. Start taking these important steps today and you will be better prepared for tomorrow
Set Up Your Financial Home It's easier said than done. If you are like most people then you may already be living from paycheck to paycheck and there is nothing extra. If you become unemployed, you need as much cash as possible to take with you. Most experts recommend 3-6 months cash to meet your living needs. What if you can't find a job for 8 months or a year? Collect all your cash reserves or cash sources. Store as much as you can to meet your needs.
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