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Layoff Fear and LoathingPrepare for a Layoff

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Do all of the recent headlines about corporate job cuts make you nervous? Have you heard rumors that a downsizing may be on the horizon at your company?

 

Unfortunately, no job is 100% secure in today’s market. But there’s no reason to panic. There are steps you can take now to minimize the negative fallout from a potential layoff.

 

Check out my post on Lifehack.org for advice from someone who has become a reluctant expert on corporate layoffs and reorganizations.

 

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  1. » More Recession Proofing Tips - January 21st, 2008 at 9:18 pm

    […] to Look on the Bright Side  - Recessions are always temporary. Pamela Skillings, the author of this Lifehack article says, “your layoff may be the kick in the pants you […]

  2. How to Keep Your Job During a Recession - March 25th, 2008 at 10:09 am

    […] Amen. The bottom line  is that there is no way to control whether you’ll keep your job during a recession or even during a strong economy. Today, all corporations go through layoffs and it’s hard to predict when or how they are going to happen. It’s not only companies in underperforming sectors that lay people off. You can waste a lot of time and energy worrying about layoffs that would be better spent preparing to minimize any negative fallout if it does happen. […]


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