tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287553122011-11-27T16:08:22.680-08:00How to Survive a Layoff in 37 Easy Steps.Domnoreply@blogger.comBlogger51100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28755312.post-1149128124823987802006-05-31T19:13:00.000-07:002006-05-31T21:22:04.850-07:00Get together for a little party or social, no matter how small.<br /><br />Reminisce about "back in the day," which was only 4 days ago.<br /><br />Drink beer, eat pizza - whatever comfort food.<br /><br />Don't forget to surf.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/28755312-114912812482398780?l=layoff.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Domnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28755312.post-1149127934384484492006-05-31T19:09:00.000-07:002006-05-31T21:21:47.900-07:00Make sure you've gotten everything you need from the office. Return everyone's email.<br /><br />Flake off and go surfing.<br /><br />Start to think about your priorities. <br /><br />Try not to spend any money.<br /><br />Maybe collect on an old debt.<br /><br />Start reading again.<br /><br />Practice something.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/28755312-114912793438448449?l=layoff.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Domnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28755312.post-1149127784964561012006-05-31T19:07:00.000-07:002006-05-31T21:21:25.410-07:00Visit your friends at work for lunch. <br /><br />Get yourself out there. <br /><br />Do not express regret.<br /><br />Do not criticize your former employer, even if others might.<br /><br />Scope out at least one job lead.<br /><br />If you haven't already hung out with your best friend, now's the time.<br /><br />Play something.<br /><br />Continue to write and draw.<br /><br />Get exercise - I totally recommend <a href="http://surfline.com/surfline/livecams/report.cfm?alias=pacifica">surfing</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/28755312-114912778496456101?l=layoff.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Domnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28755312.post-1149127506710275982006-05-31T18:58:00.000-07:002006-05-31T21:21:03.120-07:00Get out of the house.<br /><br />Wait - make sure your resume is tight before you leave the house. <br /><br />Return to the office to pick up some things and let everyone know you're cool.<br /><br /><a href="http://linkedin.com"><img src="http://www.linkedin.com/img/logos/logo.gif" alt="linkedin" align="right" /></a> Direct any sentimentality into writing or getting referrals. Try <a href="http://linkedin.com">LinkedIn</a>.<br /><br />Grab all your things and leave your workspace neat. Leave a note if you want.<br /><br />Bail and go surfing again.<br /><br />Talk to Mom and Dad that night if possible.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/28755312-114912750671027598?l=layoff.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Domnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28755312.post-1148599965551522502006-05-15T16:32:00.000-07:002006-05-31T21:20:48.740-07:00As soon as you learn the news: Play it cool.<br /><br />Ask questions.<br /><br />Present an alternate scenario.<br /><br />When it's clear that there is no negotiation, bow out gracefully. <br /><br />Stay cool.<br /><br />Grab what you need from the office, tell your coworkers you'll talk to them later, and go get some exercise.<br /><br />If possible, go surfing.<br /><br />Pet the dog. <br /><br />Play with the dog.<br /><br />Write.<br /><br />Sleep.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/28755312-114859996555152250?l=layoff.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Domnoreply@blogger.com0