Part 3 - Sweating the Small Stuff in Job Loss

Job loss comes with a lot of paperwork and decision making; we were definitely sweating over the details or the “small stuff” for a couple of months.

Early on, it was the uncertainty and newness of the situation that really got to us. Running through my mind were questions like:

“Will we have enough money?”
“How will this affect our family in the short and long term?”
“Will we have to sell our house?”
“Will I have to go back to work full time?”

It took a while for all that angst to settle down as we consulted professionals to help us work through the situation.

Anyone who experiences job loss should consider consulting with a lawyer and financial adviser. These professionals can really help smooth the way when it comes to understanding your legal rights and making sure you have a sound financial plan in place for the next 6 to 12 months while you are unemployed.