Layoffs May Be Coming, So People Are Sharing Their Best Advice For Surviving Unemployment And Figuring Out What's Next
to share how they coped after getting laid off and their advice for anyone who's going through it now. Here's what they had to say:"If your finances allow, don’t rush right back into another job; give yourself time to heal. If your company has resorted to layoffs, chances are things have been brewing for a while.
"The second is figure out what in your new budget you can afford to keep things fun. Before getting laid off, I was going out to eat three or four nights per week and most lunches. I loved that, but my new situation forced me to only go out once a week. I learned to cook a lot more, which was also really rewarding and fun and saved a ton of money.""Being laid off is so weird.
Ask questions! I had plenty of those written out as well. And take notes during the interview so you can compare companies and offers later. Most importantly, know your worth! Don’t be afraid to make a counter offer — recruiters basically expect it. It can definitely be a scary and depressing time, but try to stay focused, busy, and positive. A new and better opportunity is out there! Also, it’s okay to kind of enjoy the time off as well.""Keep yourself busy in a positive way.