| Over 1.2 jobs have been lost this year, and there | | | | with a successful new job search. |
| are more losses to come. So what do you do | | | | 4. Plan Your New Work Day. |
| when it happens to you? | | | | Looking for a job is a job in itself. Before you lost |
| 1. Understand Your Options. | | | | your job, your workday was planned for you. |
| Most companies provide some sort of severance | | | | Now it's up to you. Make a list of things you need |
| or termination letter. Be sure to review it | | | | to do. This will probably include updating your |
| carefully. Check with a lawyer if you think it | | | | resume, conducting online searches, making phone |
| makes sense. Give yourself some time to think | | | | calls, and setting up meetings. Set up a place |
| about your rights and options before you sign | | | | where you will work. Make a schedule for yourself |
| anything. | | | | and stick to it. Treating your job search like a job |
| 2. Tell Your Loved Ones. | | | | will get you moving back to where you want to |
| Losing your job can make you feel alone and | | | | be! |
| hopeless. This is not the time to feel ashamed and | | | | 5. Be Good To Yourself. |
| try to hide what is happening. You didn't make this | | | | Whether you saw it coming or not, losing your |
| happen and it won't affect just you. Talk to | | | | job is a shock. Your emotions will take a little time |
| someone who will be understanding and give you | | | | to adjust. If you need it, have a little pity party, |
| some emotional support. Let your kids know that | | | | then get yourself back on track. This is a great |
| you'll be going through a transition. You'll be setting | | | | time to reconnect with yourself, your family and |
| a great example by showing people you can | | | | friends. Remember all of the great things you |
| handle a setback. | | | | have done and all the great things you have left |
| 3. Identify Your Resources. | | | | to do. |
| Losing your job is a major disruption. Get your | | | | Losing a job is hard for everyone. You can't |
| supports in place as quickly as possible. Sign up for | | | | change that. But you can show everyone that |
| unemployment insurance. Check on health | | | | taking care of yourself and moving forward with |
| insurance. Find out what the company, | | | | a winning attitude leads to bigger and better |
| government, and anyone else offers to help you | | | | things in the future! |