Recession Proofing Your Job?

There are tons of articles out there about layoffs, finding new jobs, saving money, etc. Lately though, more and more of these articles seem to be appearing online. One of the blogs I read often, Get Rich Slowly, has a round-up of some articles and stories from people who have been laid-off in the past. Then there's the section about recession-proofing your job.

Can you really recession-proof your job though? What about recession-proof jobs? Is there really such a thing as a recession proof-job?

Doubtful you can recession-proof anything 100%, but at least you can take the precaution so you won't have to struggle in the case of a lay-off.

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Need A Drink?

Time Out New York ran an article about where laid-off workers go to drink. Click if you're a:

• Cosmo girls
• Gawker Blogger
• Wall Streeters
• Radar gang
• Finance guy
• Chef
• Marketing exec

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What If You ARE Laid Off During A Recession?

Unemployment could hit 9% this year - and what if that 9% includes you? Robert Scoble who has a great blog - Scobleizer - has some great tips for those facing layoffs during a recession. Here are some of the points that I felt were most relevant:

1. Don't Get Lazy
2. Make sure you spend at least 30% of every day trying to find a job.
3. Start a blog on the field you want to work in.
4. Do things that will get you to be recognized as a world leader in the field you want to be in.
5. Show your friends your resume and cover letter.

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Laid Off? Article from Time Out New York

One article that caught my eye recently was this article from Time Out New York. Despite being humorous, it had some great points.

Hopefully reading the article will offer some insightful advice. Note that some parts really only pertain to New Yorkers. It's called "Phase Three" because it was part of a 3-article special about Jobs. Phase I was finding your dream job (this article kind of sucked) and Phase II was keeping your job. Hope this article offers some insight.