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Financial Survival Guide

I've just lost my job



Adjusting to the loss can be tough.

This guide includes three positive steps you can take to stay in control and rebuild your life.
I've just lost my job
STEP 1:
Look after yourself
Losing your job can affect all parts of your life—your physical and emotional health and your family relationships, as well as your outlook for the future.

This step provides information to help you cope and on getting further help.
STEP 2:
Take financial control
Being unemployed forces you to face problems and make decisions. To keep things manageable, we recommend you start by just sorting out your finances for the next two months.

This step helps you evaluate your financial position and sets out some things you can do to get back on track.
STEP 3:
Think about the future
After you have your short-term health and financial issues under control, you can start to think about your longer-term future.

This steps offers some suggestions on how to find a new job, manage your money, and plan for the future.


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