About Today: How to Survive a Layoff

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Last year, approximately 117% of my friends got laid off. For those of you who are good at math, I did not make a mistake. Some people got laid off TWICE. It was that kind of year. (And OK, maybe I exaggerated a little bit.) How to Survive a Layoff I got laid off during the First Battle of the Dotcom in 2000, and immediately suffered crushing low self-esteem and started recasting everything that happened to me at my old office in a positive glow. For example, I'd get up in the morning, make coffee, take a sip, and then say to my roommate, "It's just not the same as the free coffee from work." What Are Your Rights? My favorite thing about living in 21st century is that everyone has rights: patients, taxicab passengers, and yes, employees. Especially after a layoff, you'll want to know what yours are. How to Prepare for a Layoff If you're still employed, but think job loss is looming on your horizon, now's the time to prepare for the worst. How to Cope When Coworkers Lose Their Jobs OK, it's not worse than getting laid off, but being left behind when your colleagues get the boot is also tough on the old psyche - not to mention the to-do list. Here's how to cope. Today Ads Layoff Letters Employment Letters Sample Letters Letters of Love Hire Employee Featured Articles All About Triglycerides Is Your Child Overweight? Spring Clean Your Garden Make Your Own Green Beer 7 Budget Caribbean Islands Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Share Your Dog's Tale Share your tale of what it's like to live with a specific breed of dog - or even a mutt. Your submission will help prospective owners decide what dog breed is right for them. More > Reader's Choice Tech Awards Learn what apps, smartphones, email clients, and more were chosen by About.com readers as their favorites. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement