Comments on: Got Laid Off

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By: Finance

Finance — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:20:58 +0000

We must always keep our resume up to date and upgrade ourselves through continuous learning.

By: J

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:52:02 +0000

No more spicy food before bed, Jesse!

That said, the last time I was laid off, I used it as an opportunity to start fresh, and try to find something I really wanted to do. Didn’t work too well, and after 3 months, I had to settle for just about anything, but at least I tried.

And yes, you should always have a back-up plan, i.e., an emergency fund. Mine was running out after 3 months, but it saved my keister at the time.

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:58:14 +0000

Great tips, Jesse. I think current times really exemplify why having an emergency fund is so vital. You never know when you’re going to get laid off (or in your case, in a big accident). So many people have the “it will never happen to me” attitude, but that’s such a risky way to live. I don’t have much to spare, but I’ve set up an automatic savings account at ING, and each week, $17 (not sure why I picked that amount) goes from my checking account at my other bank to that. It puts it out of sight, out of mind, and it’s not enough that I really notice it week to week. I know I will be SO happy that money is there if a disaster like a lay off happens!

By: A

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:22:37 +0000

Jesus Jesse, way to scare us.

By: Zach

Zach — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:21:48 +0000

Ive gotten laid off before and I can tell you, you cant put your resume up fast enough.

By: tom

tom — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:02:10 +0000

oh wow… good call on the disclaimer… on the RSS feed it didn’t come through. I felt terrible for you for a minute there… now… not so much .

Anyway, great advice!

By: Jesse

Jesse — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:36:52 +0000

I appreciate the concern Rendell, but I didn’t get laid off It was just a nightmare I had that reminded me of when I did get laid off years ago. I added a disclaimer at the top so people dont get confused

By: The Brandless Blog

The Brandless Blog — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:32:21 +0000

Hi Jesse,

I like your can-do attitude. I really hope all the best to you and your family and just like to let you know that the sun is still shining above the storm. When the crisis is over, the sun will be out again and you will be a stronger person after that.

By the way, remember to file for your unemployment insurance. I recently did a write-up and you may want to take a peep here.

Regards,
Rendell
The Brandless Blog