Everyday we learn of more layoffs due to the recession that has gripped the United States and the resulting economic downturn elsewhere around the globe. More than half-a-million jobs were lost in the United States last month alone.
Even more people who have not felt the axe are worried that they may be pink slipped next.
What should they do?
Nick Nigro, author of No Job? No Prob! answered that question today on News Talk Online on Paltalk.com.
Nigro says the unemployment rate likely will be pushing 9 percent in one year's time.
Nigro says those faced with the prospect of unemployment shouldn't panic. Rather, he says, they should take stock of their assets and then reach high for help as well as increase their exposure to long lost contacts who may be in a position to help.
He also believes people who suddenly have time on their hands should us it to their advantage. For example, he suggests that those who are suddenly on the unemployment line think of 20 things they always wanted to do but lacked the time before. And then do them.
He also helps people fight despondency, by offering simple ways to avoid becoming anti-social while between jobs.
Of course, he also offered tips to find another job.
2 comments:
Gary's callers seemed to more about this issue than his guest who seems to know more about the pet industry where he apparently failed and then decided to write books than about how to overcome joblessness.
Fortunately his audience came to the rescue with insightful comment about a serious problem facing, not just the United States, but the world.
I only caught part of your show today, Gary, so I don't know if what I am going to say has been covered.
It is normal to feel depressed when you lose your job. Now while I am sure many people spoke on how to avoid depression I would like to say, don't feel guilty about your depression. It's natural. Go through it. When it's over, and ONLY when it's over, you can apply yourself to doing all the things that got you that job in the first place in seeking your next job....and there will be a "next" job. Remember, it doesn't matter how the economy is. You only need ONE job. If you remember that, the search will be easier.
Oh, and all those people who will tell you that Hugh Hefner started PLAYBOY after being fired by ESQUIRE? What are THEY doing today?
Sylvia_Lovejoy
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