People laid off need to manage finances
11 posts across 8 communities in the last 60 days; 18% from r/careeradvice.
“You can't collect unemployment and severance at the same time.”
“I see that many say it matters, others saying it doesnt.... I went through a mass layoff and have been out of my "professional" job for 2 years And since I gotta live i took a bartending role and have been doing so since! When I get interviews I explain the gap: "lay off, took a…”
“I was unexpectedly laid off from my law firm at the beginning of the month. I don’t have a ton of savings so I immediately pivoted to serving while I looked for another associate job. Very fortunately, I found one, and start next week. I just finished training at this server…”
Individuals recently laid off are actively seeking advice and support regarding financial management, including budgeting and exploring alternative income sources.
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“I was unexpectedly laid off from my law firm at the beginning of the month. I don’t have a ton of savings so I immediately pivoted to serving while I looked for another associate job. Very fortunately, I found one, and start next week. I…”
Yep, when you lose your job, your full time job becomes finding a job.
“I’m curious if this was what it was like during the great recession. Can anyone confirm?”
“Unemployed means not working but seeking work. Retired means not working and not seeking work. If you are fatFIREd, you are retired.”
“I see that many say it matters, others saying it doesnt.... I went through a mass layoff and have been out of my "professional" job for 2 years And since I gotta live i took a bartending role and have been doing so since! When I get interviews I explain the gap: "lay off, took a job, can't get work" They seem to worry that ive been out of the industry for those 2 years but then again im a working surviving man I can't just pause life to apply to jobs and hope for the”