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Surviving a Layoff: A Week-by-Week Guide to Getting Your Life Back Together
This book is an all-in-one guide for people who want to compose their own musical arrangements. You will learn to tap into your creativity while integrating melody, harmony, rhythm, and other musical devices. In no time, you’ll be writing music in a wide range of genres, from rock to jazz and classical to Latin! This book
240 pages, Paperback
First published December 17, 2008
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February 14, 2015The author admits being laid off 3 times. I know I have been laid off more than 3 times since I graduated with master's degree, and during the time of the "at-will" fire and hire mode. This all started for me around 2004. The more I wanted to work, the less the jobs were offered, contracted-temp jobs were available but no commitment or security, and wonder now if there ever will be. I hear government jobs are the route to go, but as the author stated, loyalty to a job is not the way to go anymore. You have to do what is best for you and be ready to make that move. I have learned this...and even considering another career move since the degrees have been 10+ years and not much work in the field. So far the book relates to me, my work journey, and to the point of what the title says!
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April 1, 2010
Week 1: The grieving process. Basically, if you can get out of bed every day you're doing good! Establish a new routine, eat healthy, exercise, and if you find you need it, ask for help from your EAP, a church group, friends - whatever resources are available to you. BTW, go apply for unemployment if you haven't already. This author specifically warns against scheduling any job interviews for this week, when you will probably still be reeling from becoming unemployed and may not be as confident in an interview as you would like.
Week 2: Deal with financial realities. Is there anything you've been meaning to sell, like an extra car? Can you have a yard sale? Check on the status of your 401(k) or any similar plans. Calculate the money you have coming in. Calculate expenses and what can be reduced. If you won't have enough cash coming in no matter how much you reduce expenses, make a list of potential cash sources. You may never need to access any of those options, but putting them down on paper may make you feel more in control of your situation. Finally, make a budget.
Week 3: Find yourself. No, don't take a quick trip back to 1968. List your strengths and weaknesses, and those things that make you really excited. Do some of the numerous work and personality assessments available online. If you still can't decide what you want to do, ask for help, maybe from a professional career counselor. Once you have a career goal in mind, ask yourself if you are ready and able to talk about being laid off in a way that makes a good impression. If you are still very angry or hurt by the layoff, it will show, so don't rush yourself if you're not ready. Consider volunteering, which will keep you active and could help you make invaluable networking connections. (Reviewer's note: I may not be ready, but what if my bank account is? Do I have the luxury of time, really?)
Weeks 4-8: The job search. Find a quiet, organized place to work, and plan to work about four hours a day. Set up a schedule for your search, so that you can get back into a daily routine. Remember today's world of electronic job searches is different; use keywords in your resume, and forget the need to print out dozens of copies. Many times, your resume will never be seen by human eyes unless a computer program finds the right words when scanning it. Some of the old rules about writing resumes can be thrown out: Give yourself two pages instead of just one, show only the work history that is relevant to the position you are pursuing, and leave out the tired old "references available upon request" line. You can also tailor your resume to each position you apply for. (You will want a printed copy or five to take to a job interview, so everyone has a nicely formatted version to look at.) Make sure to save your resume as both a Word file and a .txt (or plain text) file, to make it easier to upload or cut and paste. One final reminder: A job search is a marathon, not a 5k. Stay focused, and try for a slow and steady pace.
The rest is more or less standard job search advice, although it does go on to consider becoming an independent contractor or businessperson.
Week 2: Deal with financial realities. Is there anything you've been meaning to sell, like an extra car? Can you have a yard sale? Check on the status of your 401(k) or any similar plans. Calculate the money you have coming in. Calculate expenses and what can be reduced. If you won't have enough cash coming in no matter how much you reduce expenses, make a list of potential cash sources. You may never need to access any of those options, but putting them down on paper may make you feel more in control of your situation. Finally, make a budget.
Week 3: Find yourself. No, don't take a quick trip back to 1968. List your strengths and weaknesses, and those things that make you really excited. Do some of the numerous work and personality assessments available online. If you still can't decide what you want to do, ask for help, maybe from a professional career counselor. Once you have a career goal in mind, ask yourself if you are ready and able to talk about being laid off in a way that makes a good impression. If you are still very angry or hurt by the layoff, it will show, so don't rush yourself if you're not ready. Consider volunteering, which will keep you active and could help you make invaluable networking connections. (Reviewer's note: I may not be ready, but what if my bank account is? Do I have the luxury of time, really?)
Weeks 4-8: The job search. Find a quiet, organized place to work, and plan to work about four hours a day. Set up a schedule for your search, so that you can get back into a daily routine. Remember today's world of electronic job searches is different; use keywords in your resume, and forget the need to print out dozens of copies. Many times, your resume will never be seen by human eyes unless a computer program finds the right words when scanning it. Some of the old rules about writing resumes can be thrown out: Give yourself two pages instead of just one, show only the work history that is relevant to the position you are pursuing, and leave out the tired old "references available upon request" line. You can also tailor your resume to each position you apply for. (You will want a printed copy or five to take to a job interview, so everyone has a nicely formatted version to look at.) Make sure to save your resume as both a Word file and a .txt (or plain text) file, to make it easier to upload or cut and paste. One final reminder: A job search is a marathon, not a 5k. Stay focused, and try for a slow and steady pace.
The rest is more or less standard job search advice, although it does go on to consider becoming an independent contractor or businessperson.
February 19, 2009
A comprehensive guide to restoring your life after a layoff
In Country Western music, sad songs about losing your job have a special niche, something a little more wistful than David Allan Coe’s hearty “Take This Job and Shove It.” Merle Haggard’s “If We Can Make It Through December” is about a worker who gets laid off from his factory job at the end of the year. In “These Days I Barely Get By,” George Jones moans that his boss plans to lay everyone off come winter. No question about it, getting laid off is even tougher to handle than losing your dog or your pick-up truck, two other sad themes in country tunes. But getting laid off also can signal a time for renewal, starting over and moving ahead in an exciting new direction. getAbstract finds that retirement expert Lita Epstein does a very solid job of showing you how to cope with life after a layoff. She explains how to make the best of a bad situation by taking practical, weekly steps. Her book will help you achieve a heads-up state of preparedness and – if you do have to pick up your guitar (or laptop) and hit that lonesome unemployment road – she tells you what song to sing next to get back in the saddle.
In Country Western music, sad songs about losing your job have a special niche, something a little more wistful than David Allan Coe’s hearty “Take This Job and Shove It.” Merle Haggard’s “If We Can Make It Through December” is about a worker who gets laid off from his factory job at the end of the year. In “These Days I Barely Get By,” George Jones moans that his boss plans to lay everyone off come winter. No question about it, getting laid off is even tougher to handle than losing your dog or your pick-up truck, two other sad themes in country tunes. But getting laid off also can signal a time for renewal, starting over and moving ahead in an exciting new direction. getAbstract finds that retirement expert Lita Epstein does a very solid job of showing you how to cope with life after a layoff. She explains how to make the best of a bad situation by taking practical, weekly steps. Her book will help you achieve a heads-up state of preparedness and – if you do have to pick up your guitar (or laptop) and hit that lonesome unemployment road – she tells you what song to sing next to get back in the saddle.
August 8, 2013
My recent lay off was in June and I have searched through quite a few materials to get answers. There are a lot of great ones in this book.
Hard not to take it personally, Lita discusses the different stages you visit emotionally, much like the grieving process. There is also a chapter on long term unemployment, as well as check lists to keep you prepared. Check it out.
Hard not to take it personally, Lita discusses the different stages you visit emotionally, much like the grieving process. There is also a chapter on long term unemployment, as well as check lists to keep you prepared. Check it out.
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August 10, 2011A big help in a difficult time.
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May 10, 2013Call Number: 158 EPS
Available.
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April 10, 2009
Still haven't found a job, but I'm looking.
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