PERSONAL FINANCE: SHELTER FROM SUBPRIME FALLOUT 6

Many are losing their jobs from the downsizing of many businesses that have been hit by the subprime fallout. For many, it is job-hunting time or a time to consider a career change.

If you still have your job and your employer appears to be having problems meeting the payroll, start looking for a job, but do not resign. If you resign, you don’t get unemployment benefits.

Darlene McDaniel at Interview Chatter has excellent advice for job-hunting and job-interviews.

Look up the old school tie network. They may have a job for you or a good referral. If they are relatively well off (inspite of the subprime fallout), they might be able to extend some bridge financing while you are in-between jobs.

Have a heart-to-heart talk with your family for some belt-tightening.

To jeep your mind off your financial problems, in-between job interviews, do the things around the house that you have not been able to attend to.

Finally, keep your confidence and spirits up.

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