- 1.
Pull all your contacts and catalogue
all those loose business cards. You never know. Something may spark an idea. Send them an email.
- 2.
Get some blank business cards
made with your name, email and contact information.
- 3.
There are strict deadlines for Cobra and health insurance.
Make sure you’re aware of these. Too many people miss them.
- 4.
Check out unemployment benefits,
regardless of your situation or salary. You never know. There are many people who are eligible who never claim useful benefits.
- 5.
Make sure visas and work permits
are all in order if applicable.
- 6.
See a financial advisor.
Even if you can’t afford to keep someone on retainer, most mutual funds and banks will give you a free consultation. Free websites like mint.com will help you keep track of finances as well.
- 7.
Send a thank you note to your boss and colleagues
that you enjoyed working with, and ask them to keep you top-of-mind if they hear of any positions you’d be right for.
- 8.
Write down what you are looking for
and what your intention is. Make your list. Read it every day. Intention is a very strong force.
10 Things People Won’t Tell You When You Lose Your Job
Ariane de Bonvoisin is the author of the book, The First 30 Days: Your Guide to Making Any Change Easier and the founder of www.first30days.com, a site dedicated to helping people through more than 60 different life changes.
