"Ever since I subscribed to your site the daily reminders are the only thing I read apart from email and the NY Times headlines and weather. I am hugely critical of most self-help information, but this is not what your site is. I save 1 in 2 of these and have kept a library folder. They are intelligent, concise, relevant and are pitched at exactly the right level." -Martin Chalk, CEO, Balance Water
Read More Testimonials»

On the Career Blog

Purpose. Passion. Practice. Persistence. Step Up to the Plate & Take Your Best Shot

Many people are afraid to go after their dreams, to take action, to implement…. out of fear that they will fail, look stupid, feel shamed, and have to acknowledge that they...

Read More About Purpose. Passion. Practice. Persistence. Step Up to the Plate & Take Your Best Shot»

Our Losing Your Job Experts

Richard Nelson Bolles

Richard Nelson Bolles

Renowned author of the What Color Is Your Parachute? Series

Shared by First30Days View Profile»
Bradley Richardson

Bradley Richardson

Business author, professional speaker and career development...

Shared by First30Days View Profile»
Tanya Flynn

Tanya Flynn

Communications manager at Careerbuilder.com

Shared by First30Days View Profile»

Meet all of our Career Experts»

Losing-a-job

Losing Your Job

The Pink Slip Slump

It has many euphemisms: “laid off,” “downsized,” “let go.” But there’s no turn of phrase that can soften the blow when you feel more like you’ve been “fired,” “canned,” “terminated” or “axed.”

Unfortunately, job loss is a common challenge in these economically strained times: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, approximately 4.5% of the labor force—or approximately seven million people—is out of work at any given time. Since the year 2000, mega corporations and... Read more of "The Pink Slip Slump"»

30 Tips for 30 Days

Our very best advice for you!

Take a Deep Breath

Take a Deep Breath

Losing your job is sure to bring up feelings of shock, betrayal and perhaps even guilt, but you're taking the first step towards dealing with your emotions and getting back to work.

Shared by First30Days More»
Got a Question?

Q&A

If you have questions about this change, you're in the right place. Our editors, experts, and community of change optimists have answers!

Answer:Hello, Yes, it was for I also went through the same situation and was terminated 1 mo ago...
Answered by twobrowneyes More»

Tap into the collective wisdom of our community.

Got A Tip?

Tips

FullAbundance

How to Receive Things for Nothing...

There is a wonderful network of people through out the country...

Shared by FullAbundance More»
Kiki76

Talking to your family about...

The question "So, what do you do?" or "How's work going...

Shared by Kiki76 More»

News

The latest news on this change — carefully culled from the world wide web by our change agents. They do the surfing, so you don't have to!

Relating to Job Loss, Who Worries about What?

Relating to Job Loss, Who Worries...

Here are some interesting survey results about how different...

More»