A key component of a an unexpected job loss, job search and new job is your support network. No one lives in a vacuum. A job loss has a ripple effect from your immediate family, friends and community. That's a part of what makes it so daunting and scary. Where will you turn for income lost? State Unemployment Insurance only pays a third to half of what you were making (and much less for high income earners). Learn ahead of time about resources in your community. There is little job security anymore (unless you have a high demand skill). The F-5 tornado is now headed your way. This is not the best time to plan your response. "Hope for the best but plan for the worst," the old saying goes. It starts with savings. Save as much money as you can each pay period. Ideally, 10% or more but anything is better than nothing. A good place to start is look at your dining out bills for each month. Sure, you can still treat the family from time to time but don't pay corp...
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