What to Do If You Get Laid Off

By Jason Holland

Companies are cutting expenses due to the economy's downward slide. Not even workers with a perfect track record are immune to layoffs. And with an unemployment rate that reached 8.1 percent in February, it can be tougher than ever to find a new job.

If you're handed a pink slip, here are some ideas to help you get the best possible severance package and/or "exit" plan:

Don't blindly sign your severance agreement. The terms can be negotiated. (This is best done by talking to your boss instead of HR.) You can, for example, ask for more money, extended health benefits, or job search assistance.

If you're in the middle of a project, ask to stay on until it is completed. Explain the consequences if it is not done on time.

Offer to keep working as a freelancer or consultant. Your pay will be lower, but at least you'll have some money coming in while you look for another job.

Ask for a prorated bonus, especially if your scheduled performance review is only a couple of months away.

But don't spend too much time and effort begging your soon-to-be-ex boss to "extend" your old job. Remember, it would be just a stopgap until you find a new job - so direct most of your attention to that task without delay. You're not going to be able to live off your severance for long. That already limited source of money will dry up very quickly.

(Source: Smart Money)

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WHEN THE SUN COMES UP, YOU BETTER BE RUNNING

Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakes up, It knows it better run faster than the faster lionor it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes up. It knows it betterrun faster than the slowest gazelle or it will starveto death. It doesn't matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle.

The moral: WHEN THE SUN COMES UP, YOU BETTER BE RUNNING.

Yes, part of life is about surviving tough times, times of crisis. And not just economic turmoil or the loss ofone's job. I'm talking about natural disasters, accidents and so on.

One of the ways non-survivor's operate is a recipe for disaster. It can be found in their self-talk.

Here's how it goes: Whenever a disaster strikes, they sit or stand around and repeat, "I can't believe this is happening. I can't believe what just happened. I can'tbelieve it. I can't believe it."

"I CAN'T" is NOT survival self-talk. It cannot and will not get you out of trouble - no matter how big or how small.

"I can't believe I got fired. I can't believe I don't have a job. I can't believe no one will give me a job." All of these 'I CAN'T' statements lead to nothing but more frustration.

"I can't believe our house is on fire," won't help. "I can't believe I just got in an accident," doesn't help. "I can't believe I got sick," is ineffective. The self-talk of survivors is more like the surviving gazelle and lion.

You get up, you acknowledge the situation, and you,metaphorically speaking, start running. You don't sit around and complain. Instead, you say,"This isn't good. I better hustle. I better move and NOW."

You ask yourself questions, "How can I survive this?" And you act upon what comes to mind.

You ask for divine guidance and help. Don't laugh. Faith in a Higher Power was ranked as the #1 key to survival by those who study this subject.

Belief and faith do NOT include the words, "I CAN't." They do include, "I CAN AND I WILL."

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The Success of Humility

The greater your expertise, the more likely it is that you are
going to unintentionally rub people the wrong way by coming across
as arrogant and insensitive.

The good news is there's an easy way to prevent this misconception.

Mention your homework.

When you talk with potential customers or prospects you might begin
by mentioning the homework you have done on the real estate market.
You might also use the mortgage market, the economy, the employment
of the area, the crime in the area, the foreclosure situation in the
area, etc.

Don't use all of them maybe just one or two when appropriate.

It's an opportunity to let them know that you are truly interested
and a powerful way to confirm that you are knowledgeable without
coming across as one who brags.

Here's one that I often use; Imagine as you are talking to the seller
for the first time and you ask the question, "does the house next door
to the property have a pool?" You casually mention this as you are
browsing on Google Maps the property address. Do you know what kind of
an impact you have on that seller? They think, "wow, this investor really
knows his business!"

Confirm your understanding.

You may be a great listener, but are you perceived as such? Being
regarded as a poor listener is a surefire way to kill a deal or shorten
your career as an investor or Home Seller Assist leader.

By using a little humility, this is easy to correct. Here's the key:
Simply repeat your understanding of their needs with the phrase "Let
me make sure I've got this straight."

If your ego were running your life, you'd never say that.

Ask permission to present.

You've probably heard the expression that people don't like to be sold to,
but they love to buy. That means that before you present the benefits of
your product or services, remember to ask permission.

Ask permission to present with "Based upon what you've told me, I do have
some thoughts. Would you like to hear a couple of options that I think would
fit for you?" Once the other person agrees, they'll feel less like they are
being forced, and more like they are being helped.

Use some of these ideas and methods when you are on that first phone call or
when you call the sellers back to give them their prices and options.

You will soon realize the success of humility.

Keep on marketing, it’s going to work!

Larry Potter
847-872-4047
www.ATicketToWealth.com