Advice for the Recently RIF'ed

Eventually you will be able to forget about the past and MOVE ahead.  This is very hard, but must be done.

Click this lime green link to a great article on  Coping With Job Loss 
It goes through the stages and really says it all.  Read it.  Read it again.  Don't blame yourself.

When you're having a tough day, here are a few fun tips:

1. Give away or throw away items with the company name/logo.  If necessary, destroy them with a hammer in your garage.
2. Redesign the company logo into a house on fire or sinking ship.  Loads of fun.
3. Exercise - this is one of the best ways to energize yourself and help cope with any feelings of hopelessness.