Comments on: 4 benefits of practicing a layoff http://cuberules.com/2009/05/14/4-benefits-of-practicing-a-layoff/ Career Advice for Cubicle Warriors Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:37:54 +0000 hourly 1 By: Scot http://cuberules.com/2009/05/14/4-benefits-of-practicing-a-layoff/comment-page-1/#comment-5116 Scot Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:06:50 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=2911#comment-5116 @ Cathy -- Outside of the benefits of practicing for a layoff mentioned here, I also think the practice tells you a lot about how you would handle different employment options in the future. If you wanted to start a business after a layoff, for example, the practice will show how going about that would be if it happened. Or, if you wanted to continue corporate employment, it would show how long you could survive and still have choice in the job you take. Practice, of course, is proactive. Not many of us are proactive in these types of career moves. But Cubicle Warriors are... Thanks for the comment; I appreciate it. @ Cathy — Outside of the benefits of practicing for a layoff mentioned here, I also think the practice tells you a lot about how you would handle different employment options in the future.

If you wanted to start a business after a layoff, for example, the practice will show how going about that would be if it happened. Or, if you wanted to continue corporate employment, it would show how long you could survive and still have choice in the job you take.

Practice, of course, is proactive. Not many of us are proactive in these types of career moves. But Cubicle Warriors are…

Thanks for the comment; I appreciate it.

]]> By: Scot http://cuberules.com/2009/05/14/4-benefits-of-practicing-a-layoff/comment-page-1/#comment-6443 Scot Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:06:00 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=2911#comment-6443 @ Cathy -- Outside of the benefits of practicing for a layoff mentioned here, I also think the practice tells you a lot about how you would handle different employment options in the future. If you wanted to start a business after a layoff, for example, the practice will show how going about that would be if it happened. Or, if you wanted to continue corporate employment, it would show how long you could survive and still have choice in the job you take. Practice, of course, is proactive. Not many of us are proactive in these types of career moves. But Cubicle Warriors are... Thanks for the comment; I appreciate it. @ Cathy — Outside of the benefits of practicing for a layoff mentioned here, I also think the practice tells you a lot about how you would handle different employment options in the future.

If you wanted to start a business after a layoff, for example, the practice will show how going about that would be if it happened. Or, if you wanted to continue corporate employment, it would show how long you could survive and still have choice in the job you take.

Practice, of course, is proactive. Not many of us are proactive in these types of career moves. But Cubicle Warriors are…

Thanks for the comment; I appreciate it.

]]> By: Cathy Goodwin http://cuberules.com/2009/05/14/4-benefits-of-practicing-a-layoff/comment-page-1/#comment-5114 Cathy Goodwin Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:52:10 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=2911#comment-5114 Great article! I like getting away from the rah-rah everything is great attitude. The idea of a "practice layoff" is much more powerful than a Plan B. Great article! I like getting away from the rah-rah everything is great attitude. The idea of a “practice layoff” is much more powerful than a Plan B.

]]> By: Cathy Goodwin http://cuberules.com/2009/05/14/4-benefits-of-practicing-a-layoff/comment-page-1/#comment-6442 Cathy Goodwin Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:52:00 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=2911#comment-6442 Great article! I like getting away from the rah-rah everything is great attitude. The idea of a "practice layoff" is much more powerful than a Plan B. Great article! I like getting away from the rah-rah everything is great attitude. The idea of a “practice layoff” is much more powerful than a Plan B.

]]> By: Scot http://cuberules.com/2009/05/14/4-benefits-of-practicing-a-layoff/comment-page-1/#comment-4925 Scot Mon, 18 May 2009 19:54:31 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=2911#comment-4925 Yes, "practicing" for a layoff is a bit weird sounding and hard to do if done right. But, the practice allows you to discover what areas of problems you will have if you really are laid off; priceless education that gives you the ability to correct the areas needing correction. Yes, “practicing” for a layoff is a bit weird sounding and hard to do if done right. But, the practice allows you to discover what areas of problems you will have if you really are laid off; priceless education that gives you the ability to correct the areas needing correction.

]]> By: Scot http://cuberules.com/2009/05/14/4-benefits-of-practicing-a-layoff/comment-page-1/#comment-6441 Scot Mon, 18 May 2009 19:54:00 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=2911#comment-6441 Yes, "practicing" for a layoff is a bit weird sounding and hard to do if done right. But, the practice allows you to discover what areas of problems you will have if you really are laid off; priceless education that gives you the ability to correct the areas needing correction. Yes, “practicing” for a layoff is a bit weird sounding and hard to do if done right. But, the practice allows you to discover what areas of problems you will have if you really are laid off; priceless education that gives you the ability to correct the areas needing correction.

]]> By: Janet Wendy Spiegel http://cuberules.com/2009/05/14/4-benefits-of-practicing-a-layoff/comment-page-1/#comment-4923 Janet Wendy Spiegel Thu, 14 May 2009 17:11:35 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=2911#comment-4923 What a great article, Scot. You touch on areas that people really are afraid to look at. And given than so many of us will be starting new businesses because the jobs just aren't there, I couldn't agree with you more on the 1 year salary savings goals. One of the best articles I've seen on this subject. FYI, I've given you a shout out. http://www.genplususa.com/im-mad-as-helland-im-not-going-to-take-it-anymore/ What a great article, Scot. You touch on areas that people really are afraid to look at. And given than so many of us will be starting new businesses because the jobs just aren’t there, I couldn’t agree with you more on the 1 year salary savings goals. One of the best articles I’ve seen on this subject. FYI, I’ve given you a shout out. http://www.genplususa.com/im-mad-as-helland-im-not-going-to-take-it-anymore/

]]> By: Janet Wendy Spiegel http://cuberules.com/2009/05/14/4-benefits-of-practicing-a-layoff/comment-page-1/#comment-6440 Janet Wendy Spiegel Thu, 14 May 2009 17:11:00 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=2911#comment-6440 What a great article, Scot. You touch on areas that people really are afraid to look at. And given than so many of us will be starting new businesses because the jobs just aren't there, I couldn't agree with you more on the 1 year salary savings goals. One of the best articles I've seen on this subject. FYI, I've given you a shout out. http://www.genplususa.com/im-mad-as-helland-im-not-going-to-take-it-anymore/ What a great article, Scot. You touch on areas that people really are afraid to look at. And given than so many of us will be starting new businesses because the jobs just aren’t there, I couldn’t agree with you more on the 1 year salary savings goals. One of the best articles I’ve seen on this subject. FYI, I’ve given you a shout out. http://www.genplususa.com/im-mad-as-helland-im-not-going-to-take-it-anymore/

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