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5 Tips For Supporting a Loved One Who Has Been Laid Off
As we all know, times are tough so chances are you have a friend or two that's been laid off. If you're in the same boat, you probably know what helps and what hurts when talking about it, but if you have yet to be affected by job loss, I have a few tips you might want to keep in mind if you have to support a loved one who is newly unemployed. Check them out below and if you have any suggestions you'd like to add, please do so in the comments below — we could all use as much advice on this subject as possible!
Do Tell: What Would you Do if you Got Laid Off?
When the economy changes, people often find that their jobs are in jeopardy. When companies go through lay offs, they usually let you go, with a severance package to keep you afloat for the time being until you can find another job. Each severance package is different and it depends on your position and your pay check, but ladies, if you were given a pretty lofty check on your way out, allowing you the luxury of not having to immediately begin the job search, do tell, what would you do with your new found freedom?
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How-To: Explain Why You Were Laid-Off
You're probably sick of talking about why you were laid-off and how your job search is going, and unfortunately those questions will keep coming until you've found a new job. Potential employers will certainly want to know the reasons behind your unemployment, meaning you'll have to discuss what happened during a situation in which you're already vulnerable. Learn how to handle the sensitive interview question so that you're not left stuttering through an answer.
Buzz-Worthy Video: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Mellows Out
It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, so you know I was pysched to watch him play host on SNL this weekend. And boy, did the guy come prepared. He kicked things off with a ridiculously impressive singing-and-dancing performance of "Make 'Em Laugh" from Singin' in the Rain, but my favorite skit of the night was "The Mellow Show."
The Laid-Off Ladies: Reader Shares Her Mixed Emotions
Despite optimistic news that approximately 38 percent of employers are planning on extending offers to some of their laid-off workers as business conditions improve, workers continue to be affected by layoffs and fear job security. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US unemployment rate was 9.8 percent in September. Unfortunately, SavvySugar Community member PinkTulip is one of the many workers who was laid off recently.
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Many of you are starting or returning to a grad program in the Fall, but graduate school isn't the only option out there. An increasing amount of working professionals and laid-off employees are turning to community college courses as a way to remain competitive in an overcrowded job market.
Certificate programs, additional coursework in your current field, or classes in a new field can all increase your career options and make you a more appealing candidate.
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Employers Plan Recall of Previously Laid-Off Employees
Just kidding! You're not really fired. That's the basic message approximately 38 percent of employers are planning on extending to some of their laid-off workers as business conditions improve, according to a recent report from the Labor Department.
Lack of Communication With Husband After Layoff
This post comes from Group Therapy in our TrèsSugar Community. Feel free to add your advice in the comments!
My husband recently got laid off from his job.
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