Whether you are employed through the realms of a financial institution, mortgage company, real estate proper, stock and other mutual interests, retail or wholesale, the recession and resulting downsizing has hit very close to your area.
What's your Plan B? How have you adapted to the recent crunch on family activities, excursions cut short, and tightening of the old wallet/purse strings? The obvious has been to play it safe and stay where you can. Learn to eat out only when necessary, partake in the world of, dare i say it, "coupon cutting."
There is a wonderful world of survivors out there that have succumbed to this adaptation. YOU too can be counted among them if you learn these simple techniques. In the personal world, the first goal is to ensure that your significant other is on board with your plans. If the plan is to eat out less, skip a few Broadway plays for some off Broadway performances, they are just as awesome but cost much less. This blog was very instrumental to me. http://wdef.com/news/best_saving_tips/05/2009
The second item of interest in in your financial life. UPdate that resume, keep apprised of the educational and OJT (on the job experience) needed for the next, or parallel level of your position. The Pink Slip- has awesome ideas and examples to improve resumes, cover letters and market employees of all tenure and stature. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=pink+slip+&x=0&y=0
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