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Do You Get Severance When Fired? + Other Burning Questions

Losing a job is never easy, and it can throw a lot into question. You probably have a million things running through your mind right now; do you get severance if you get fired? What if I’ve been unfairly laid off? But my job was eliminated, what are my rights then? When it comes to your financial situation, the rules might not be crystal clear s...

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9 Steps to Take After a Job Loss to Land a New Opportunity

By Venus Gentile, Monster Contributor

It's every worker's nightmare. You wake up, get dressed, grab breakfast, and arrive at the office looking sharp and ready to start the day - only to be called into your boss' office. Then, the news hits you: you're getting laid off. There's a termination letter with your name on it. Job loss is tough, but you're tougher. Being laid off from work...

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Laid Off vs. Fired: What Are the Differences and How Do They Affect Your Job Search?

By Camilla Andersson, Monster Contributor

Losing a job is always challenging, whether you’re laid off vs. fired. While it’s natural to miss your old job and worry about finances, it’s also important to focus on your future. By getting started on your job search as soon as possible, you can move on and up to bigger and better opportunities. How you do so will depend on the circumstances sur...

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What Is Furlough and How Can It Affect You?

By Mack Gelber, Monster contributor

In times of economic stress, a company may decide to furlough its employees as a way to save the business. So what is furlough and how does it affect you? Furlough is an unpaid time away from your job. You’re still employed, but you’re not working. Let’s reiterate a critical part of the furlough definition: You will not be paid while on furlough...

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How to negotiate severance pay when you've been laid off

By Elana Lyn Gross, Monster contributor

You probably know that you can negotiate your starting salary and raises when you start a job, but did you know that you can also negotiate your severance pay agreement when you leave? Granted, it's likely not going to be top of mind when you're in the thick of it, facing your boss and someone from human resources in a conference room. But it's cru...

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Ask Vicki: How does getting fired affect your career?

By Vicki Salemi, Monster career expert

Each week, Monster’s career expert Vicki Salemi—a former recruiter who utilizes 15-plus years of experience in recruiting and human resources to empower job seekers—answers user questions on Quora. We’ll be republishing the answers here. If you have a question for Vicki, send it to socialmedia@monster.com. Q. How does getting fired affect your c...

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7 things you should never do after getting fired

By Catherine Conlan, Monster Contributing Writer

Getting fired is an emotional gut-punch that will probably leave you reeling. In the minutes, hours and days soon after, it can be tempting to tell the world how unfair your former employer is — but it’s important to not do anything you’ll regret. First, don’t go on social media to badmouth your former employer, cautions Mic Fleming, president o...

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6 Common Bad Habits That Could Get You Fired

By Monster Contributor

Are you guilty of doing at least one of these things? By Catherine Conlan Monster Contributing Writer It can be exciting to spot a celebrity out in the real world, and if you’re active on social media, your first instinct may be to share the sighting with the world. That’s natural, but if you’re on the job, you may want to think twice before yo...

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9 things you shouldn't do right after getting fired

By YEC

Question: What's one major NO you suggest people avoid when they learn they're being let go? Don't make a scene "Take a deep breath and walk out of the office building (if you work in one) to compose yourself. Do not speak to anyone until you feel you can do so in a civil manner. Then, refrain from exhibiting any overt negativity until your last ...

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What to do when you get fired

By Denene Brox, Monster contributor

"The experience of being fired from a job is high on the list of stressful life events that can happen to anyone over the course of their employment," says Dr. Melodie Schaefer, executive director of The Chicago School, Southern California Counseling Centers. So how do you manage the stress of being fired and get on the road to your next job? He...

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Should You Say Yes to a Buyout?

By Dona DeZube, Monster Finance Careers Expert

What makes an employer’s buyout offer a good deal? The answer depends on where you are in your career, where you hope to go next and exactly what’s in your buyout package. In today’s economy, the lure of a big-bucks buyout can be tempting, but before you say yes, take the time to fully unwrap the package your employer is offering to see what’s i...

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How to Survive Healthcare Layoffs

By Dillon Price, Monster Contributor

The healthcare industry is the lifeline of our communities, providing medical support, treatments, and services to the public. But what happens when healthcare companies and facilities feel the impact of economic uncertainty? Unfortunately, the answer is often healthcare layoffs. From nurses to doctors to respiratory therapists to receptionists, an...

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Top 10 ways to get fired

By Beverly West, Monster contributor

Most people start their jobs with the best of intentions, never thinking they could be fired. After all, that's a fate reserved primarily for incompetent employees and workers caught with their hand in the company till, right? Wrong. You might not realize just how slippery the slope out the door can be. To guard your job security, be sure to avo...

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What You Need to Know About Wrongful Termination

By Camilla Andersson, Monster Contributor

Losing a job can turn your life upside down. If the circumstances were unfair, it can be even harder to move on. While it’s always healthy to look forward to the next steps in your career after a job loss, in some cases you might want to consider if your former employer broke the law. If you think you might have been fired for reasons other than...

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Negotiate Your Severance Package Up Front

By Lee Miller, Monster Contributing Writer

The average college graduate can expect to have between eight and 12 jobs over the course of his career. That's vastly different from the men and women in my father's generation who usually stayed with one company. Even in my own generation, we might have held three or four different jobs over the last 20 years. With constant mergers, acquisitions,...

Losing a Job

Do You Get Severance When Fired? + Other Burning Questions

9 Steps to Take After a Job Loss to Land a New Opportunity

Laid Off vs. Fired: What Are the Differences and How Do They Affect Your Job Search?

What Is Furlough and How Can It Affect You?

How to negotiate severance pay when you've been laid off

Ask Vicki: How does getting fired affect your career?

7 things you should never do after getting fired

6 Common Bad Habits That Could Get You Fired

9 things you shouldn't do right after getting fired

What to do when you get fired

Should You Say Yes to a Buyout?

How to Survive Healthcare Layoffs

Top 10 ways to get fired

What You Need to Know About Wrongful Termination

Negotiate Your Severance Package Up Front

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