I'm from the 2018 layoff wave. Here are some thoughts and encouragement!
- It has taken many of our colleagues 6 months or more to land a job, often with less pay, but generally with more promising futures, so take heart!
- Take advantage of any program Xerox offers you even (and especially) if you don't know what job you're looking for. It will be free to you (and why not spend Xerox money!)
- Look for state and local programs through unemployment. For example, the Rochester, New York area has some very good ones through the unemployment office.
- Also, force yourself to participate in any support group you can find, through a community center, library, church, etc., even if you initially feel resistant. The shared experience will be helpful to you.
- Even my primary care offered up a counselor, which she routinely does with her laid-off patients, knowing what a challenge coping can be.
- You are not too old! Read about getting hired on the AARP website, for example, or retirement sites, which are encouraging people to work past full retirement, up to 70.
Hang in there, your family, friends and current and former coworkers are there for you!
Advice from @103SqUvL-crb.