- Top companies in corporate America, including Google, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs are cutting jobs.
- Nearly 40% of US workers "are nervous about being laid off," according to a recent LinkedIn $4.
Some of the biggest names in corporate America are cutting jobs.
$4 overall remain historically $4 household names like $4 $4, $4, $4 and $4 have collectively shed tens and thousands of workers in recent weeks.
And as companies around the country $4 American workers are worried. Nearly 40% of US workers said they "are nervous about being laid off," according to a recent LinkedIn $4 of more than 2,000 US employees conducted in December.
If you've recently lost your job — or are afraid you will lose it soon — Insider has your back. We've compiled a guide with everything you need to know about reading the signs that your job is in jeopardy, collecting severance and unemployment benefits, handling retirement savings and health insurance, as well as taking care your mental health.
We've also got you covered with advice from career experts, executives, and people who have turned their careers around during prior economic downturns so that once you're ready, you can start hunting for a new job. It's a hard time, no doubt, but you'll land on your feet.
What you should do if you're worried about losing your job
How to read the signals that your job is in jeopardy: $4
When you get a poor review: $4
How to financially prepare for a layoff: $4
What to do if you think you're being laid off: $4
What you should do right now if you've been laid off
How to handle stock options: $4
Filing for unemployment benefits: $4
What's the best way to care for your mental health
Protecting your emotional wellbeing: $4
How to cope with unemployment depression: $4
When it's time to start the job search
How to bounce back after losing your job: $4
Searching for a job during an economic downturn: $4
Where to look for a new job: $4
An email template for job searching: $4
Emailing hiring managers: $4
An earlier version of this guide published on May 8, 2020.