The day you get let go is very tough indeed. Even if you know that day is coming, and you are ready for it. The idea of being let go is often challenging. I know. I went through this in January of 2008. We had known for almost five months that this day was coming, what it meant, and why. It was because our factory was going offshore. The day I walked out of the factory for the last time was hard indeed.
The smartest thing anyone can do in a situation like this is to find a job before the last day of work. If you cannot find a job, at least have everything prepared, such as a master resume, a master cover letter, and a list of sites and businesses you can work for.
Preparation for anything is the key. You need to be ready to go out and talk with other people, go to job fairs and other places where you can speak to people looking to hire, and meet with others who do the same type of work you do or want to do.
Being let go is not a vacation. Finding your next path to where you want to be and earn is work.
Tomorrow, I will tell you about the best place you can go on the first day of your job search.
