Handling a Layoff - Survival of the Fittest
The economy during the 1st quarter of 2009 is worse than it was at the end of 2008. I should know -- the store where I have worked as a shop girl for the past 2 decades closed during the 1st quarter of 2009.
If you have recently been laid off or think you may be laid off from work soon, join the club! In the fourth quarter of 2008, 508,859 workers were laid off from work according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. (1)
Being laid off is never fun, but it is not the end of the world. The key to surviving a layoff is to immediately take stock and develop a personal layoff survival strategy. These 14 tips should help you take those important first steps if you find yourself in the unhappy position of losing your job.
Read the article at: Handling a Layoff - Survival of the Fittest - Yahoo! Voices
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