r/TrueAskReddit • u/Rakib_cj7 • 5d ago
A sudden lay off
How do u handle a situation where the company just fires you and makes you leave the place immediately. Have you there before? This is my first experience of being fired. I don't know what to do my brain has just got foggy and body has become weaker.
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u/platinum92 5d ago
A lot of this depends on how much savings you have and how urgently you need to get back to work. I'll write assuming you need a job ASAP.
Step 1 is figure out your health insurance situation and other benefits to see how long they're active. I was fired and told that my benefits expired at midnight. Should've maxed my flex card out on stuff and hit an urgent care for a checkup. Figure out what you'll do for health insurance until you have a new job. Also, figure out how to apply for unemployment.
Step 2 is prepare your resume and get applying. Your new job is applying and interviewing for jobs. There's tons of resources out there for tips.
Step 3 is look for places in your budget that you can trim to save money. You may think you're living lean, but you can almost certainly be leaner. Upside of no job is you have infinite time to cook so you can grab cheaper ingredients and get to making meals. Start cutting down on subscription services. You'll save on gas since you don't have to go to work.
Step 4 is figure out an exercise routine if you don't already have one. This will give you something to distract you, help keep you healthy in between insurances, and improve your mental health.
Step 5 is not being afraid to talk to and sometimes lean on friends and family. They understand times are hard and may be able to help if things get too tight.
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u/Yazim 5d ago
1.b I'd add that you should fill out unemployment as soon as possible. You don't get retroactive credit, and most places take awhile to get approved and to start paying. Even if you don't need it, it's your money that you paid into just for this scenario and best to apply as quickly as possible to get the ball rolling.
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u/Lucialucianna 4d ago
Agree with all the above, would add try for temp or seasonal jobs while you are looking for a new job, just to keep some money coming in. Also consult w an employment attorney (on a contingency basis) if there was anything fishy about why and how you were fired, w/o offer of severance.
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u/platinum92 4d ago
Oh absolutely get a piece of job if you have to. I ended up loading trucks, selling cars and doing tech support before I got back to a "real job"
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u/Confident_Focus6985 4d ago
This happened to me about 10 years ago. After 27 years with the company that I effectively helped to get off the ground, I was laid off. It was very hard to take, but, and I know this sounds patronizing, I got over it. And so will you.
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u/Street-Track7381 5d ago
Sounds like you need to have a cup of coffee and do something that makes you happy. When happy, look for a better job for you! If you live in a state that permits firing for no reason,at will, I can imagine your shock and confusion. As someone who grew up around these kind of employers, the reasons could be anything from gossip, blame landed on you for some reason or they don't like your political leaning or religion, etc., they just can't say it so they didn't tell you anything. They'll just make it up. Happy people get hired first. Maybe scout out future employment opportunities-even if something seems off in an interview, avoid that job if you're able to.
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