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Recession Depression
Dealing With Layoffs and Downsizing
By Carma Haley Shoemaker
Stay in Check
Some men will blame anyone and/or anything they can for their unemployment, staying in an angry, aggressive and dangerous state, affecting their families and their finances now and for the future. "If finances are a problem, there are publicly funded credit counselors available," says Nash. "If you talk with them many creditors are willing to work with you. Call them. Don't just not pay. This will force your creditors to take action against you, putting negative information on your credit report. Then, after you do get a new job, you'll be even further behind." Regardless of how you feel now, things are never as bad as they seem. But it is up to you to take charge and make the changes needed. "Some people will always be employed or find jobs quickly," says Nash. "They are resilient. I often repeat: Successful people do the things unsuccessful people don't want to do. Finding a new job is harder than any other work you've ever done because it isn't a skill you use often. It takes time and energy. Don't give up. Answer ads, get your resume on the Internet, network, follow up and keep going. Interviews will come. Don't sit at home waiting for the phone to ring or start cleaning out the garage. A job search is difficult – do it anyway."
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