tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post5827376455459781996..comments2008-12-24T02:21:30.211-05:00Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14309605333128481208andy@savingtoinvest.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post-36789221596538096292008-12-20T17:19:00.000-05:002008-12-20T17:19:00.000-05:00Very timely post Andy. I'm sure we all know at least a couple of people who have recently been let go. After receiving the news that my wife's last day is the 31st, we're getting our ducks in a row.<BR/><BR/>-1MansMoney1MansMoneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671664305287248756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post-76870074101092227082008-12-19T18:18:00.000-05:002008-12-19T18:18:00.000-05:00Kyle - I have been reading your post-layoff experiences to date and some excellent posts on this topic. I like the way you have taken a positive perspective of this event. <BR/><BR/>Pinyo - Thanks. Yep, alternative and passive income are key, espically now. A lot of the tips you had in your article are very doable. But, like making any money over a period of time, it takes time and effort. <BR/><BR/>DK - That's a good strategy. Unfortunately when your name gets on the dreaded "layoff" list there is little you can do as opportunity doors and people start closing down for you.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14309605333128481208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post-30873627988681178312008-12-18T16:55:00.000-05:002008-12-18T16:55:00.000-05:00Great article by the way. One thing I would add is make a last ditch effort to really make yourself invaluable to the company. Try to take on a project or two that are vital to the base survival of the company. Also, learn others jobs. It sounds awful, but if you can take over 2 peoples jobs, are they really going to fire you over the two they could let go? <BR/><BR/>Crazy times.debtkidhttp://www.debtkid.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post-4351329696276602922008-12-17T17:59:00.000-05:002008-12-17T17:59:00.000-05:00Excellent article, and I agree with the "signs" you discussed. Time is tough right now and regardless of job security, I think everyone should seek alternative income.Pinyohttp://www.moolanomy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post-35988365472012448142008-12-17T15:16:00.000-05:002008-12-17T15:16:00.000-05:00From personal experience, a layoff could indeed be a blessing in disguise. Maybe you won't end up starting your own business, but you may realize you didn't enjoy your last job very much and the only reason you were still there so long was momentum. That's not not good for your career or your employer.Kylehttp://amateurassetallocator.comnoreply@blogger.com