I knew I liked both and your friend for a reason!

Seconding copies of work product and contacts, stored somewhere off company property. I am usually all about no personal emails etc at work, but got caught when I was saving a list of grievances against a bullying manager in my drafts - I never got a chance to send it to my manager who could have used the info to…

These days most people are fired or laid-off with no notice or final work period (you are told you’re done and security escorts you to your desk/cubicle/office for you to retrieve your personal belongings and then escorts you out of the office/building/premises). You do not even get an opportunity to walk around and…

Savings. Yes. Savings. 59 1/2 will be upon you before you know it.

Excellent post. I’m 62 and I freak out daily to having my job until 65 (where I can make it but it will be tough).

I’m retired now. Thats right guys..I’m a grandad 3 times removed! I was fired due to so called, Cutbacks from a job many many yrs ago in Tampa, Florida. Initially I was terrified. After one month of sulking. I gathered myself, left Fl for an opportunity in TX. Did not want to take it..But I said, Why Not? I did not…

Leave with dignity. Work your job hunt like a rented mule. Network like crazy. Don’t be shy about telling your friends and acquaintances you are looking for another job.

Thanks for this. I’ve gone through it as well and basically rid none of the things you correctly suggest, despite having a strong track record and reputation and many places I would be in demand. And I think the reason I didn’t have hope of handling it well was your very first point - I didn’t do that, and I think it…