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Laid Off? Don’t Panic About Your Mortgage

Worried about losing your job and your home? Here’s the scoop: If you get laid off, you can hit pause on your mortgage with forbearance, tweak your payments with loan mods, or tap into emergency aid. The catch? Don’t wait until you miss payments—call your lender ASAP. Pro tip: Build an emergency fund now and know your options before things get rocky. It’s all about staying ahead, not scrambling after. #MoneyHacks #MortgageTips #LayoffLife #Business #MakeMoney

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Laid Off, Still Showing Up: Why?

Imagine getting laid off after 23 years at Microsoft—and still going into the office! That’s Freddy’s story. Even after the pink slip, he’s helping his old team and customers, partly because he still feels responsible, but also because Danish law gives him a long notice period and a sweet severance. The upside? Freddy’s using this time (and payout) to finally chase his dream of starting his own business. Sometimes, a layoff is just the push you need to hit reset! #CareerChange #LayoffLife #SilverLining #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup

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Laid Off Mom Considers Unemployment Sabbatical - Is This Ethical? 😰💭

Hey everyone, I'm really struggling with a decision right now and could use some honest advice. My company just laid off 70 out of 125 employees, including me, after 5 amazing years. As a mom of two elementary kids, this job was perfect - great pay with incredible flexibility that let me be the involved parent I wanted to be. 😔 Here's my dilemma: my husband makes good money, so financially we're okay. I'm tempted to treat unemployment benefits like a sabbatical - take time to be present with my kids while I figure out my next career move or maybe start my own consulting business. The flexibility was everything to me, and I dread losing that again. 😰 But I keep wondering - is this ethical? I know I'm supposed to be actively job hunting while collecting benefits. We did pay into this system through our paychecks, but something feels off about not urgently seeking work. What would you do in my shoes? Am I overthinking this, or crossing a line? 💭 #LayoffLife #UnemploymentBenefits #WorkingMom #JobCareer #Career

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Laid Off at Farmers Insurance—Now What? 😅

Woke up this morning thinking it was just another Tuesday, but surprise! Farmers Insurance decided to let go of 11% of us—2,400 people, and guess who made the cut? Yep, me. I always thought being a loyal employee would count for something, but apparently, I was wrong. Now I'm sitting here, staring at my inbox, wondering what went wrong. Was it something I did? Or is this just the new normal in corporate America? The uncertainty is eating me up, and honestly, I have no idea what my next step should be. Have any of you been through something like this? How did you bounce back? I could really use some advice or just a friendly ear right now. 😔 #LayoffLife #CareerAdvice #WorkplaceStruggles #JobCareer

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Kaitlyn Page

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13 Side Hustles That Actually Pay Well

Layoff anxiety is real, but these 13 side gigs could seriously save your wallet. From dog walking and pet sitting (hello, $20+ an hour) to flexing your skills as a virtual assistant, graphic designer, or even a fitness instructor, there’s something for everyone. Most don’t need much cash to start, and some (like tutoring or delivery driving) can turn into major money-makers. Nearly 40% of Americans are hustling on the side—maybe it’s time to join them? #SideHustle #ExtraIncome #LayoffLife #JobCareer

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