Comments on: 9 Things to Do if You Lose Your Job http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/182 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:25:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: SavingDiva http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/182/comment-page-1#comment-1698 SavingDiva Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:03:33 +0000 http://www.gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=182#comment-1698 I think it's a great idea to prepare for unemployment even if you are employed (and in a steady position). I'm currently saving (emergency fund) in case I get laid off. I also frequently (bi-monthly) update my resume to keep it in tip-top shape. I think it’s a great idea to prepare for unemployment even if you are employed (and in a steady position). I’m currently saving (emergency fund) in case I get laid off. I also frequently (bi-monthly) update my resume to keep it in tip-top shape.

]]> By: Big Cajun Man http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/182/comment-page-1#comment-1697 Big Cajun Man Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:34:50 +0000 http://www.gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=182#comment-1697 Creative is important, but also don't make drastic changes if you don't think they are warranted. I am attending seminars and everyone seems to think I hated my previous job and I should think about changing careers, which is not the case, I love what I have done, and want to keep doing it. Best points are: No Drastic Moves and Keep your sense of Humor! C8j (aw) Creative is important, but also don’t make drastic changes if you don’t think they are warranted. I am attending seminars and everyone seems to think I hated my previous job and I should think about changing careers, which is not the case, I love what I have done, and want to keep doing it.

Best points are: No Drastic Moves and Keep your sense of Humor!

C8j (aw)

]]> By: Tracy J http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/182/comment-page-1#comment-1696 Tracy J Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:49:17 +0000 http://www.gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=182#comment-1696 You forgot something that you usually say on your show.... "Get creative!" You don't have to WAIT for the next paycheck (or EI benefits) to make some money.... Look at other options for extra income; cleaning houses, babysitting, dog walking, running errands for the housebound and elderly, deliver papers.... everybody can do something that will keep depression and stagnation at bay (and get some $$$ too). Are you good at taking pictures? How about family portraits! Are you good at decorating? How about home owner consultations! Are you interested in Cookware, Candles, Beauty Products, Clothing, Intimate Apparel, Cleaning supplies, Kitchen Containers, Spices, Jewelry, Giftware.... ? There is probably a mail-order/party company wanting YOU to promote and sell their wares! Put up posters everywhere flaunting your free-lance skills or strengths and get a referral system through friends and family.... it doesn't take much to keep busy while you are looking for the next job. If nothing else, it makes you feel worthy and productive. Don't forget to report the income to the EI office, but it takes a lot of little jobs to seriously affect the cheques. And who knows it could turn itself into you new career on it's own. You forgot something that you usually say on your show…. “Get creative!” You don’t have to WAIT for the next paycheck (or EI benefits) to make some money…. Look at other options for extra income; cleaning houses, babysitting, dog walking, running errands for the housebound and elderly, deliver papers…. everybody can do something that will keep depression and stagnation at bay (and get some $$$ too).
Are you good at taking pictures? How about family portraits!
Are you good at decorating? How about home owner consultations!
Are you interested in Cookware, Candles, Beauty Products, Clothing, Intimate Apparel, Cleaning supplies, Kitchen Containers, Spices, Jewelry, Giftware…. ? There is probably a mail-order/party company wanting YOU to promote and sell their wares!
Put up posters everywhere flaunting your free-lance skills or strengths and get a referral system through friends and family…. it doesn’t take much to keep busy while you are looking for the next job. If nothing else, it makes you feel worthy and productive. Don’t forget to report the income to the EI office, but it takes a lot of little jobs to seriously affect the cheques. And who knows it could turn itself into you new career on it’s own.

]]> By: Frugal Trenches http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/182/comment-page-1#comment-1695 Frugal Trenches Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:54:40 +0000 http://www.gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=182#comment-1695 What a great post and some great advice! What I find interesting is how different countries calculate their unemployment rate, for example in the UK many people are on welfare, but because they have young children and are not looking for work they may not be deemed unemployed! What a great post and some great advice!

What I find interesting is how different countries calculate their unemployment rate, for example in the UK many people are on welfare, but because they have young children and are not looking for work they may not be deemed unemployed!

]]> By: Marie http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/182/comment-page-1#comment-1694 Marie Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:04:51 +0000 http://www.gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=182#comment-1694 Employment insurance: I forget the exact amount but you are allowed to earn a small amount of money before they cut back on what they pay you. An extra reason to get an extra part-time job before you loose your job. Employment insurance:
I forget the exact amount but you are allowed to earn a small amount of money before they cut back on what they pay you. An extra reason to get an extra part-time job before you loose your job.

]]> By: Angela http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/182/comment-page-1#comment-1693 Angela Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:53:04 +0000 http://www.gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=182#comment-1693 Every career literature that I've read so far recommond people to update their resume every so often even you think your jobs are secured. I admit that I haven't done that for a while, too, and I guess it's a high time for me to update mine. One never know what is going to happen in the next 3-6 months. Every career literature that I’ve read so far recommond people to update their resume every so often even you think your jobs are secured. I admit that I haven’t done that for a while, too, and I guess it’s a high time for me to update mine. One never know what is going to happen in the next 3-6 months.

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