Your boss informs you one day with the bad news that the company can no longer afford to keep you due to the COVID-19 economic fallout. Now what?

It is never easy when you lose your job, moreover when it happens during a crisis where you need cashflow the most. But if that has unfortunately happened to you, don’t fret, it is not the end of the world yet, and neither does it have to be.

Here’s what you can do:

1. Get Testimonials

Your boss or direct line manager might be feeling bad about having to let you go due to the crisis as they couldn’t save your job. I know this is true, because I’ve seen this happen in my company as well. Instead of moping over it or even blaming them for not fighting for you, make sure that you do not let this opportunity to get a testimonial go to...