In general, I have never believed in categorizing a group of people as “Generation X” or “Generation Y.” The whole concept of summing up 50 million people in one word and a letter seems fundamentally flawed. And the more you dig into the details, the more absurd it seems. Generation Y, also known as the [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘layoffs’
December 16, 2008
Laid off: a summary
I’ve written a few posts about my friend who got laid off (the one who offered these helpful tips for others in the same situation). Well, he started his new job today. And he compiled a rather impressive list of all the job-hunting activities he’s engaged in during the last two months.
November 26, 2008
Five things to do if you get laid off
These tips are courtesy of my friend who was laid off by Oracle in September.
1. Take two days off before you start the job hunt. Gather your thoughts, cool off, and give your resume a thorough cleaning. If you rush, you could end up sending out a resume that’s not quite ready.
2. Think strategically about [...]
November 9, 2008
If you get laid off…
File for unemployment right away! This is the advice from my friend who was recently laid off from Oracle. After he lost his job, he waited a month before filing for unemployment benefits. “I was sort of in denial that I was going to need it,” he says. Also, he had received two months’ salary in severance, and [...]
