Comments on: Getting Fired: Things To Do When You Lose Your Job

By: cme

cme — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:07:52 +0000

My husband recently lost his job and it’s been 1.5 months. At first he was kinda sad but he said that after it had sinked in, he’s over it. I am glad that he has a good disposition and he thinks of it positively. Since I am a homemaker, I am thinking of ways on how to earn again. I just don’t know if I will still be hired because I am in my mid-40′s. I sometimes ask myself why I retired more than 10 years ago, maybe if I am still working right now, it would not be hard to accept it. My husband’s officemate lost his job too and it has been over a year and he hasn’t found a job yet. I sometimes ask myself, what if the same fate would happen to my husband. What will we do if our funds run out? We are in our forties and it’s harder for us to find a job.

Please give me some advise.

By: Mel

Mel — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:24:05 +0000

Losing a job can indeed be tough but people with a positive mindset moves on and ultimately find a better job than the ones they used to have.

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By: Jori

Jori — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:49:08 +0000

I like your post. Just got hired on new job. Ayoko pang maranasan na masisante. Kaya after being burned out of my 2 year old job, nagresign na lang ako. Thank God that may opportunity agad.

By: vic

vic — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:18:27 +0000

Nice and useful article. Keep up the great work. I agree, let us turn every moment of our life into great opportunities. – Problem is a thing that should be indulge as an opportunity.

By: Micamyx

Micamyx — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:15:47 +0000

Very timely

As of now, I am exploring the world of problogging and slowly venturing into a number of niche blogging. I am also exploring my other interest which is scriptwriting.

Looking for a job is very hard these days, but it doesn’t mean that you have no hope of getting one again. Think of ways on how to earn and be happy like Fitz! weee

By: Fitz

Fitz — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:53:30 +0000

@Janette
I agree, update your online profiles! Thanks for the additional tip.

Which made me think that one should also “Google” oneself and evaluate one’s online profiles. Employers can do a check on you online and you better make sure that you have no information or profile online that would affect you negatively.

@Jay
Yes, multiple streams of income (both active and passive) is the key to financial security during these difficult times.

By: Jay Castillo

Jay Castillo — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:22:26 +0000

This is so timely. I guess the key is to really be prepared and find a means to replace your earned income now, no procrastination please as you have said, and the rest of your post puts a plan of action for this. Just like in the Cashflow 101 game by Robert Kiyosaki, accumulating enough passive income generating assets will not affect one so much when downsized and one must have this goal in real life and act upon it.

By: Janette Toral

Janette Toral — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:47:41 +0000

Great post Fitz. I also suggest updating your online profiles right away and let friends know that you are available. The sooner one can move forward and explore new opportunities, the better also.