I have a feeling that I am going to be laid off at my review next week. Since I suspect that this is coming, I would appreciate any suggestions on what I should say at the review and also, what the next steps I should take are, particularly things that I may not think of or overlook during the somewhat emotional time. Further details on my particular situation inside... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2012 - 13 answers

Will my company stop paying me severance if they learn I've already found another job? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 15, 2012 - 13 answers

At a work-life crossroads: 23 years old, college grad, getting laid off, about to get married and buy a house, struggling to find the next job, in school but thinking about going back for more degree(s). Seeking general advice on my next steps. [more inside]
posted by wansac on May 18, 2012 - 13 answers

It seems increasingly likely that my company is about to go belly up, probably in the next 2-4 months. What should I be doing to prepare for this eventuality? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 19, 2011 - 12 answers

Should I take advantage of free time after a layoff, or go charging right back into the work force? [more inside]
posted by mrsshotglass on Mar 1, 2011 - 21 answers

There are many askme questions where answers are given that say "Have you asked to be laid off?". Have you or anyone you know done this successfully? My company is not laying off - when people leave or are let go or retire, they are just redistributing duties and not rehiring. [more inside]
posted by sio42 on Jul 12, 2010 - 13 answers

I've been, for a while, what economists would call a discouraged worker; in most ways I gave up trying. Lately, I'm trying to marshal my spirit, resolve and grit together and get back out onto the job market. One of the biggest emotional problems I'm having is a fear of being let go again within a few months of this hypothetical new hire. It's really demotivating me and sapping the energy out of my efforts. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 17, 2010 - 5 answers

California unemployment: Where's the threshold for a reduction of hours constituting job loss? [more inside]
posted by gum on Jan 11, 2010 - 4 answers

What kinds of social assistance are available for members of the middle class who get caught in the current economic downturn? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 9, 2010 - 20 answers

Do I qualify for CA unemployment as an unpaid founder of a startup? What if the company goes under or lays me off? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 11, 2008 - 3 answers

How can my husband collect unemployment benefits for temporary layoffs, in Illinois? [more inside]
posted by Joleta on Jan 23, 2008 - 7 answers

Recently laid off self-employed partner: should I send September's Quarterly Estimated Tax payment or keep it to buy food for my children? [more inside]
posted by not that girl on Aug 17, 2006 - 11 answers