What to Do If You Are Laid Off

The media have been buzzing about a recession for awhile now. On Friday when the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that non-farm payroll employment dropped by 63,000 in February the buzz got even louder. Do we really need the media or economists to tell us that, whether or not we are in a true recession, people are struggling financially? Many are worried about losing their homes and their jobs. Well, I can't tell you what to do if you are in danger of losing your home. My colleague over at the About.com Home Buying / Home Selling Site, Elizabeth Weintraub, however, can. Take a look at her article Stopping Foreclosures. If you are worried about losing your job, I have some advice for you. Read How to Deal With Unemployment to find out what to do when you are facing a sudden job loss.

More Job Loss Resources:

• Preparing for a Layoff
• Staying Positive Through a Long Term Job Search
• Five Things Not to Do When You Leave Your Job