What To Do If You Become Unemployed

I have been reading about all these lay offs that the major is planning to do. He claims if he lay off all of these city workers then he can fix the budget. Since he his spending so much money on salaries, heath insurance and pensions. My question to you is if you work for the city or even if you don't are you prepared for a layoff. Here are some of the things that you need to know if your facing layoffs in your company.

Don't panic keep a level head and do not become a couch potato. Stay active.

See what kind of severance package your company is offering you . see if you can sweeten the deal by having them extend your medical benefits, asking them if you can use their offices and services while you hunt for a job. see what you can get from your company. the more the better.

apply for unemployment, medical benefits and food programs if your unemployment does not cover all of your basic living expenses.

Make sure that your have a professional looking resume and that you have the right clothes to interview in.

Avoid an new debt. do not go on vacation, buy anything shiny and new. Keep to your basic bills and see where you can cut back on the things that you really don't need. Remember that you in the I need to save as much money as I can mode.

Think of this layoff as a new chapter in your life. Time to try new things and reinvent yourself.

Look into all the free classes that your city, unemployment or your job might offer. Classes that will enhance your skills.

Looking for a job is a job so you must be proactive. Get out there everyday and network, network. Let people know you and make them aware of your skills.

Unemployment is not as scary as people think. remember you are not alone their are a lot of people that are unemployed right now. So make the best of your situation and take a chance and do something different with your life. A job does not make the person you are. You make the person you are. Live your life not through a job but through your life experiences.

Have a great Cheap Cheetah Week.