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Read articles about career change and job loss. Learn when to expect job loss and what to do when you didn't expect it. Learn when to change careers and how to do it right.

Articles About CAREER CHANGE/JOB LOSS:

The Perils Of Employment: Are You About To Be Let Go? - When you begin to see signs that you are on the cutting block, rather than begin an emotional reaction that doesn't serve you, see it for what it is. It is time to move on. Your next step awaits you. Learn the signs of involuntary termination and what plans you should make. Moving from one job to another is just part of life these days in our career culture. Make it work for you.

You're Fired - Get Over It - It happens all the time to the best, worst and middle-of-the-road employees (yes...that's everyone and anyone). Read this article so you'll be prepared. And if you've already been fired learn tips to deal with it here.

Think Twice Before You Change Jobs - Are you ready to change jobs, perhaps again. Read this advice to know if you're doing the right thing? Then if so heed the author's advice to change jobs the right way.

How to Know if You Are in the Right Career - Ever wonder if you are in the right career? If you are like most people you have. Yet 80% of people are currently misemployed. They are either underemployed, not happy with their current position or not fairly compensated for their skill and/or function set. Learn why and what to do about it.

Be Prepared for the Unexpected - The truth is that you are likely to lose your job--no matter how good you are at it or what you do. You may even quit your "dream job" two, six, or ten years down the road. Retiring from the same company after a lifetime of service is less likely in today's world. So is staying with the same company. So be prepared for the unexpected. Manage your career, not your individual job. Here's why and how.

Are You Ready For A New Career? - Is your current or most recent job truly what you want to do? Do you dread the prospect of coming into work every day? Do you look back on your work day as you travel home and cannot seem to find a fulfilling moment? If you answered yes, read on.

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