What would be the first thing you do if you get laid off at work?
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Everybody is right about filing for unemployment immediately. Just taking care of that will help you focus on other tasks.\n\nUpdate your resume, and call people who you'd like to use as references when the time comes. Connecting with them will also help you network and maybe find a position that has not been advertised yet.\n\nIn addition to sending out resumes, try signing up with a temporary agency. It's a great insight into companies in your area. You get a behind-the-scenes peek at what really goes on, not just what they tell you during the interview. If they like you, you'll also hear about positions in the company, even if they're not in the department you're temping in. Money-wise, you'll probably make more in a week than you would on unemployment and it will extend your benefits that much longer.\n\nThere are tons of recruiting firms out there. Look for one specializing in what you do and review the jobs they have listed. Some agencies include 'fake' job listings to generate responses, by the way. Submit a resume and cover letter as you would to a regular job posting. Even if they have filled that position, they will keep your information on file.\n\nThe best thing you can do, though, is talk to everybody you can. You never know who's talking to whom, or where the next job is coming from. And don't be embarrassed about being laid off. It happens so much now that most people are very sympathetic.
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I would pull down my pants and tell my boss to kiss my bare butt, then tell everyone I work with exactly how I felt about them. It would go like this ..."screw you, screw you, screw you...you're cool, screw you, screw you... I'm OUT!"
997293
First, if you got hurt at work then see if filing for workman's compensation benefits are appropriate.  If that's not the case, apply for unemployment and disability.  You are going to need a Doctor to declare you disable or partially disable. Check out the Social Security Website for how to apply for disability.   If labor type jobs are what you did primarily, your unemployment office will direct you as to how about being retrained.  Third, do not wait for your money to run out, apply for assistance, food stamps and the like.  Never be to proud to eat.  And last consider going back to school, you are never to old to learn something new.
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Your employment was "At Will" and can be terminated for any reason.  Most companies with any self-respect will at least give you severance pay, but if you were let go because they were cash-strapped, it would explain why they gave you nothing.  Sorry, you have no claim on further compensation from your past employer.  You can, however, collect unemployment insurance.  It also looks good on your resume that you are punctual and don't take a lot of time off.
94538
Ummm... Get a job and you wouldn't have to worry about unemployment... You had SIX YEARS to get a new one.
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EVERY worker is not indespensable.\n\nIf the firing is legitimate then there's no one to blamed.\n\nTo cope with the loss of a fellow worker:\n1. Stay in the job and do good and try to help your friend find a job soon.\n2. You will get over it.\n3. Visit him/her often and make sure try to help him/her financially while he/she is job hunting.\n\nall the best.
1138105
may as well quit your job then so you wont have to be fired down the road then. sure, i doubt you would be fired over that one thing.  but youre going to turn into the liability really quickly if you do that.  look at it this way,  you already spend hours in a place you dont want to be to make your boss happy so you can continue to have a job.  whats a few more hours in a place where you can have a hot dog and a coke?  good luck
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I'd go to the unemployment office and get that started,  then use their computers to get a different job.  Since I have a college degree and some experience in a field that is in demand, someone would hire me.  Additionally in the meantime I would take classes to develope my skills to get a better resume to be more employable.
810451
Depends... did you quit or were you fired? If you were fired and u didnt recieve your last paycheck you could take them to court, but if u quit your out of luck, other wise theres no other money that you can recieve
201527
Try getting a job first.
205281
You need to contact the unemployment office as soon as you are lay off, there is one week waiting period though.
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Here is what I would do:\n\nSit down with your boss/manager and have an explicit conversation about why they don't feel comfortable with you.  Let them know you have a strong interest in keeping your job and would be willing to work hard towards keeping it.   You want to know how you can prove yourself in the two months that are left.   \n\nIf they say the decision is already made, I'd press the question of why they don't feel comfortable.  You should mention that it will be helpful for you to know so you can avoid this type of situation in future jobs.  You may also want to suggest that while this opportunity may have not been the right fit, there maybe another job at the capitol that could be.   I would emphasize the value of your experience, education and relevant capabilities and how a fresh start may be what you need.   I would ask explicitly if they would help you pursue other opportunities.  \n\nIf they focus on your screw ups, accept responsibility for your part prior to providing an excuse.   It is important that your  manager understand that you take responsibility seriously.   People screw up.  Some take responsibility. Some make excuses.  Continue to be professional regardless of their decision.   While they may not provide you a reference, you don't want to burn bridges.  I would explicitly mention that regardless of their decision, you would like to work on rebuilding your professional relationship with your manager in the time you have left.\n\nOk, let's say it doesn't work out.  Is this the end of your career?  No, I doubt it.  I have had plenty of friends who have been laid off/fired for a number of reasons.  It is a scary, insecure time but remember that you won't land your next job without confidence.  It is important that you remember and reinforce the type of value you can bring an employer.   You may think that you do not have any connections but you went to school for 6 years.   Use your alumni network to seek jobs and informational interviews at companies/entities of your interest.
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so true but also learn to put away 10 percent or more of your paycheck and create an emergency fund so that if you lose your job or break your leg you can support yourself for six months without employment and when you gain employment get insurance and AFLAC so that you dont blow all your savings on hospital bills when you break your leg ;)
160301
Well, that sucks.  I'd find me a lawyer and tell them the whole story, you'll probably get your job back and then some.
449140
Yes, a company is responsible in most cases when you are laid off. They are obligated to pay your unemployment. If you were hurt on the job, they are responsible for Workman's comp.
866706
I would call the Dept. of Labor right away, ask for the wage & hour division, and then look for another job. There are laws which protect you.
67094
Get a second job;\nSell your assets