My Top 10 Things To Do If You Get Fired

Don’t Get Offended This Is My Damn List (No Particular Order)

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1. Don’t Panic And Do Something Stupid
2. Make Sure You Have The Phone Number For The Human Resource Department
3. Before You Leave, Ask To Have All Of Your Personal Belongings From Your Desk Or Office
4. Give Yourself 24 Hours To Get Out Any Emotions You Have Over Losing Your Job
5. Take A Deep Breath, Sit Down, And Prepare Your Game Plan For Finding A New Job.
6. Conduct An Honest Evaluation Of Why You Think You Were Fired.
7. Go To Your Local Unemployment Office And File For Unemployment
8. Evaluate Your Finances And See How Long Can You Afford To Be Unemployed
9. Contact Your Network Of Family And Friends To See If Anyone Has Leads On Job Openings
10. Update Your Resume With Your Current Skills And Post To Online Job Finder Sites

Getting fired from a job is a hard pill to swallow. If you have a family and responsibilities, it can increase your anxiety even more. It may feel like the end of the world, but it is not. Above are a few steps that should help you during this trying time of your life.

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