| Coping With Job Layoff |
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| Get Help |
| Written by Robert Shindell |
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9. Ask for Help. And, finally, don' be afraid to ask for help. We are experienced at working with those who have lost their job and we will do everything we can to help you through this transition. Come back to the website often. Check for updates, blog, ask questions, learn about yourself, what you like, dislike, etc. Get your resume started. Check out hot job leads. Talk to others in networking groups. Call your best friend. Call your old co-workers. Don't forget that clergy people, counselors, and state agencies are all good places to seek help and if they can't help you, they can give you a referral to someone who can.
Editors Note: This website contains more helpful and useful information for those coping with job loss and/or taking career steps after involuntary unemployment. Please see the "WHAT'S NEW" section of this site for new and current content items. There is also a list of questions to ask yourself on the You Just Lost Your Job page.
"ILostMyJob.com provides information, ideas, and inspiration for people in job transition. If you have lost your job and need additional help, may we suggest you find local resources on our search by state page or browse additional articles in our Get Help library. For tips about how to perform a job search, we encourage you to visit www.careercentertoolbox.com. In particular, these articles talk about having a personal strategy and mistakes to avoid. Please feel free to start your week with our Outlook News podcast at ILostMyJob.com/monday, and to receive information and updates by email, subscribe to our free Job Transition News newsletter. Thank you for your visit, and all the best!"
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Comments (5)
  written by kitsie, January 29, 2010
Question: do I retire or keep on looking? I am 62, and have been out of work one year, still nothing. I am not in good health. Any thoughts?
 written by Robert Shindell, February 02, 2010
That is a great question kitsie, unfortunately, there is no specific answer that I can give you. This choice is entirely up to you. My suggestion is to weigh the pros and cons of this decision and really focus on what is best for you and your family. Taking care of your health probably needs to be the #1 focus for you right now. Once you get back to full-strength, then might be a better time to hit the job market...
 written by Karen F., June 15, 2010
Most people do tend to treat job loss like a death in the family...and who can blame them, especially if the job they lost is the only source of income they have? I know clients who have had to face this, but have managed to survive through the support and encouragement of their friends...as well as the inner strength they already have as individuals. You shared some wonderful strategies here, and I can only hope they can be utilized to their fullest while waiting for the next opportunity. The good news is that there is help, and job seekers only need to reach out to find willing professionals who can offer guidance, as well as instill confidence.
Karen F., The Resume Chick (on Google or Twitter if you need me)
 written by Scott mwa, September 16, 2010
I lost my job yesterday, very unexpected. My wife lost hers the same day ( we worked for the same employer) she is the reason I looked for this website. It was good to see that All the steps I have taken since the loss have been on the correct course. I am going to share this website with her and hope it will help her cope.
 written by Johann, April 05, 2011  After graduating from college, I had to work one crap job after another before I got to my dream job. (Took me nine years to do it.) I have been working at this job for five years, and now I might lose it! I haven't lost my job...yet. However, I was told that it might be a possibility, with all these cutbacks going on. I am extremely worried about what's going to happen. I'm worried about losing my apartment, and having to move back in with my parents. I'm worried about not making my car payments. (I still have three more years to go.) and I am especially worried about my healthcare. (there is no way in hell I can afford my meds without insurance.) I'm still in freak out mode, and the budget hasn't even come out yet.
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