Losing a job is intensely stressful, and often has consequences for behavior and mental health. But some of its psychological effects may run counter to expectations. While intuition, and many ...

Getting fired doesn’t mean the end of a career, but it does mean that it might be time for a new direction. It also creates opportunities for introspection and soul-searching — as well as, potentially ...

When a friend loses a job, it’s often difficult to know how to offer support. The initial period after job loss can be particularly challenging, leaving your friend feeling disoriented or even ...

Wells Fargo offers strategies for managing finances during job loss, emphasizing liquidity, insurance continuity, and family ...

Americans’ confidence in their ability to find work is tanking. In the New York Federal Reserve’s August survey of consumer expectations, respondents’ perceived probability of landing a job after ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. A visual metaphor for work as a transition rather than an identity, reflecting why many ...

Amid the government shutdown, the first Friday of the month came and went without government jobs data. However, alternative measures of employment paint a picture of a labor market that is ...

I now work in a health care–adjacent role in Florida, but two years ago, I was a remote sales manager who was let go after 20 months. I had been under-trained and had no prior experience, yet I ...

While losing a job can be financially devastating, it takes a psychological toll as well. Studies have found that unemployment can result in depression, anxiety, increased marital strife and a greater ...

Losing a job unexpectedly can be one of life’s toughest challenges for anyone. For midcareer professionals who have built years of experience and expertise in their role or at their company, a ...