I highly recommend you check out this cast from Mark and Michael over at Manager Tools. Having changed jobs a number of times, there advice is right on target for every worker, not necessarily just managers. -- Douglas

---

Getting Laid Off - Finances Rule
November 19th, 2007

This cast reveals the most important concept a laid off manager must know: Finances Rule. it is the first in a series designed to help both prepare for and navigate through a layoff.

Most of us fear being laid off. It’s a good fear to have, frankly - being laid off is a difficult passage for anyone. The fear of being re-employed, the fear of loss of status, the loss of income, risk to one's family. All good reasons to be scared.

And yet, those who have been laid off express very different emotions than those of us who have not. When those who have been laid off are asked about it, it becomes clear why. It’s not JUST that they've, "been through it once and I made it." It’s what they THEN say: "I’m ready this time."

And that's why you’re scared: you’re not ready.

This cast tells you how to start getting ready. And, our entire series about layoffs will be geared to helping everyone get prepared, and helping those that DO get laid off make it through successfully.

Listen: Getting Laid Off - Finances Rule

---