Top Mistakes to Not Make When You Are Unemployed or Laid Off

July 9, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Layoffs & Firings

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Severance Package Vacation

Many Americans, who have been laid off are given a severance package if the company allows for it. For some this “package” can mean paychecks for week, months or even years. Many former employees see this time as a “paid vacation.” Sadly it should never be approached that way. Instead, it should used as a time to start making goals to accomplish before the package ends.

Lack of Review of Job Skills Market

Before you became unemployed were you a Mortgage Broker? Realtor? Banker? Appraiser? These job markets have undergone drastic changes over the past few years. It is important to examine the career market you just exited.

When To Cut Your Losses and Run

This is a very important decision. There has to be a deadline established as to when to consider alternative solutions. You may not want to move, but a job offer in another state looms…

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