job loss Archives | Welcome to Unemploymentville https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/tag/job-loss/ Useful Ideas for Unemployed or Unemployed Folks - Unemployment can be a beast. Don't go it alone. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 06:04:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Things to See and Do in Unemploymentville: Reinforce Your Grit https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/things-to-see-and-do-in-unemploymentville-reinforce-your-grit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=things-to-see-and-do-in-unemploymentville-reinforce-your-grit https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/things-to-see-and-do-in-unemploymentville-reinforce-your-grit/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:38:24 +0000 http://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/?p=1857 One of the toughest things about looking for a job is dealing with rejection, whether it comes in the form of a form letter, “Thanks for your interest, however….” or having a job application ignored, or seeing someone else chosen for a job that you interviewed for. Sometimes the fear of rejection or anticipating rejection can keep people from exploring new options. If you can relate, then you should watch the very funny story of 100 Days of Rejection. Jia...

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]]> https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/things-to-see-and-do-in-unemploymentville-reinforce-your-grit/feed/ 0 I Disagree! https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/i-disagree/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-disagree https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/i-disagree/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:26:25 +0000 http://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/?p=1894 In, Emotional Stages of a Job Loss, the author suggests that similar to grief in a death, going through a job loss will put you through several emotional stages, namely: – Denial – Disbelief – Outward Anger – Inner Self-Criticism – Withdrawal – Reflection – Acceptance The author goes on to state, “By recognizing the different stages, you are able to move through them quickly, rather than languish in them for weeks.” No! no, no. Job loss and unemployment are...

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]]> https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/i-disagree/feed/ 0 Things to See and Do in Unemploymentville: GET OUT of the HOUSE!! https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/things-to-see-and-do-in-unemploymentville-get-out-of-the-house/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=things-to-see-and-do-in-unemploymentville-get-out-of-the-house https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/things-to-see-and-do-in-unemploymentville-get-out-of-the-house/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:49:33 +0000 http://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/?p=1871 Get Out of the House – Preferably Every Day Get out of your house EVERY day when unemployed (or as close as you can come). This will have a domino effect of also making you more likely to SHOWER and CHANGE your clothes which will also make you feel better. You will see OTHER PEOPLE. You can even talk to them! People are social animals, so socialize! If you are inclined to exercise with others, consider joining a gym or...

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]]> https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/things-to-see-and-do-in-unemploymentville-get-out-of-the-house/feed/ 0 Have Blog Can Drive https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/have-blog-can-drive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=have-blog-can-drive https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/have-blog-can-drive/#comments Tue, 16 Jan 2024 01:26:35 +0000 http://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/?p=1937 So this is the first blog post I’m trying by dictating it into my cellphone as I drive along. It occurred to me that one of the things keeping me from posting more regularly on Unemploymentville is feeling like a fraud. I’m in such a different place than who I’m talking to, the audience I’m writing for. The audience I’m writing for are people who don’t have a job and want to have a job and have been looking for...

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]]> https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/have-blog-can-drive/feed/ 4 What’s The Best Advice You Received on Job Loss or Job Hunting? https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/best-job-loss-hunting-advice-tips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-job-loss-hunting-advice-tips https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/best-job-loss-hunting-advice-tips/#comments Mon, 15 Jan 2024 22:25:38 +0000 http://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/?p=2162 What’s the best advice you received on job loss or job hunting? I’m compiling a top 10 list and so I’m asking for input. Entries selected will be paid $25 to be included in Escape from Unemploymentville book. But first let me answer the question myself. The best job loss/job hunting advice I received was… “Take a break. Don’t even think about a job or looking for one for at least 3 or 4 days.” These words of wisdom came...

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]]> https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/best-job-loss-hunting-advice-tips/feed/ 5 What Helga has to say about Unemploymentville.com https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/what-helga-has-to-say-about-unemploymentville-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-helga-has-to-say-about-unemploymentville-com https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/what-helga-has-to-say-about-unemploymentville-com/#comments Mon, 15 Jan 2024 04:31:50 +0000 http://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/?p=1915 First, who the hell is Helga? Helga is the naysayer voice in my head. I heard someone talk about how we all have such a voice and she had named her voice, Helga. I passed the name on to the Debbie Downer in my head as well. Helga has kept me from writing a single blog post in the last week even though I found/made time to plant a vegetable garden and clean two kitchen cabinets out. I mean, really,...

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]]> https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/what-helga-has-to-say-about-unemploymentville-com/feed/ 1 How to Cope With Family Demand as an Unemployed Father https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/jobloss-and-triplets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jobloss-and-triplets https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/jobloss-and-triplets/#comments Sun, 14 Jan 2024 04:36:03 +0000 http://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/?p=2002 I have always considered myself a lucky man and when my wife delivered a set of triplets in January 2011 through a Caesarian section, my joy knew no bound and I truly believed I was the luckiest man alive. The birth of the triplets brought much publicity, lots of goodwill and considerable strain on my finances. The hospital bills alone cost me about a $1000. Though I didn’t have any issue coming up with that money, the money required to...

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]]> https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/jobloss-and-triplets/feed/ 2 What’s the WORST Advice on Job Loss or Job Hunting You Ever Got?? https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/worst-job-loss-hunting-advice-ever/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=worst-job-loss-hunting-advice-ever https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/worst-job-loss-hunting-advice-ever/#comments Fri, 12 Jan 2024 23:58:18 +0000 http://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/?p=2169 Let’s face it, some advice really stinks! What’s the WORST advice you received on job loss or job hunting? I’m compiling a top 10 (or maybe I should call it bottom 10) list and so I’m asking for input. Entries selected will be paid $25 to be included in Escape from Unemploymentville book. But first let me answer the question myself. The WORST job loss/job hunting advice I received was… “Don’t feel bad.” This advice came from a few family...

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]]> https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/worst-job-loss-hunting-advice-ever/feed/ 3 First Aid for Job Loss – Super Simple Steps to Take When You Lose a Job https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/first-aid-for-job-loss-super-simple-steps-to-take-when-you-lose-a-job/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-aid-for-job-loss-super-simple-steps-to-take-when-you-lose-a-job https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/first-aid-for-job-loss-super-simple-steps-to-take-when-you-lose-a-job/#respond Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:05:13 +0000 http://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/?p=2526 Here are 3 simple steps I recommend if you’ve lost a job. Step 1) Write 3 to 5 Qualities Where You Shine (that have some value in workplace). Be honest with yourself. This is not a time to be modest. This isn’t a time to worry about what someone else will think if they see the list you make. There are some traits, some talents that you have that not everyone does. Write those down. My list: – Smart –...

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]]> https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/first-aid-for-job-loss-super-simple-steps-to-take-when-you-lose-a-job/feed/ 0 Job Loss Prayer https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/job-loss-prayer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=job-loss-prayer https://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/job-loss-prayer/#respond Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:48:20 +0000 http://www.unemploymentville.com/blog/?p=2738 God, I don't have a job.
Help me to have faith for a good future and
To be patient with myself as I grieve losing the future, I thought I was going to have. 
Remind me that you have all kinds of work in this world and my gifts are needed.
Help me to see that all life's experiences have lessons they can teach.
When I am discouraged, lift me up.

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