Surviving a Layoff
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Hopefully you will never have to hear it, but for some people, unfortunately hearing the words “I’m sorry but we have to lay you off” is going to be a reality. There are ways to move on with your life though, and remember that being laid off doesn’t mean you weren’t great at your job, just that the company has to make budget cutbacks and you unluckily, are one of them. Here are a few tips to keep you on your feet.
Keep your routine- After a layoff it’s very easy to fall into bad habits, especially because you are probably depressed, but the old saying dress like a winner, be a winner has a lot to say for it. If you let your whole self go, you will likely loss the motivation and determination needed to get back out in the job market and find yourself a new job. Continue to wake up in the morning and get fully dressed in business attire, this will not only give you the comfort of routine, it’s also going to inspire you to get out there job seeking every day. Plus, as an added bonus, when you get a new job you won’t have to readjust your work and sleep schedule again.
Call unemployment- Every state has an unemployment office to help people who have been fired or laid off. Waste no time in applying as there will be a waiting period before you can start collecting. To avoid gaps in between your unemployment and last few paychecks (as most companies pay a few weeks behind) apply the first day after you find out you have been fired. (Or even the same day depending on the time of day)
Start applying immediately- Sure it may take you a day or two to get out on the street and into interviews, but there are a plethora of sites online such as monster.com and yahoo jobs that you can start posting your resume on with the click of a button. Start getting yourself in the position to get those interviews lined up.
Avoid the poor me routine- Yes, it’s too bad you lost your job, but wallowing in your pain is going to get you nowhere fast. Sitting around feeling sorry for yourself is just keeping you away from the job market and probably de-motivating your otherwise healthy spirit that got you hired in the first place. Remember, you got your job because you have excellent skills and a good personality, use those skills to get your next one. Nobody wants to work in an office with a downer, why would they hire one?
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