Laid Off I think it is going to happen

    The fear of being laid off is striking people more and more everyday.  Is it going to happen?  Unfortunately, that is a thought lots of us are waking up to everyday.  What should you do?  How can you be prepared for it?  With the economy being so bad, what are your options?        If you think you are going to be laid off and sure it is going to happen, start being safe right now.  Plan for the worse and  find new ways to budget your money.  Try not to rely on your retirement money.  Do not use that.  You will get a lot less than you think.        Go to your boss and be straight forward.  Tell him or her, you have a feeling that you might be laid off.  They probably will not be honest with you but, at least try to get an idea of the direction the company is really going.  Try to figure out ho much time you have left.        Start planning for another job.  Try to find a part time job, one that might have some full time opportunities if necessary.  Think about going to night school.  This way you can get a new career started while you are still at your job.  If you get laid off or not, it dose not hurt to have a higher education.  If you think it is going to happen soon, start looking for a job right now.  Check your options.        Remember, you always have the option of unemployment.  If you do get let go, you will have sometime to get things going.   If you start planning now, things will be a lot easier when it happens.