A layoff, especially if unexpected, can be devastating. You may have financial or health concerns on top of feelings of grief or identity loss. With so many unknowns, it can be difficult to plan for ...

A career break can help you stave off burnout and enliven your career and personal life. Three to six months can be an ideal amount of time to take off, allowing you to fully engage in other pursuits ...

It’s an unhappy fact of life: Sooner or later, the economy’s going to take another dive. In the last U.S. recession, millions of Americans lost their homes, jobs or businesses. With that in mind, ...

It's one of the worst and most stressful things a person can experience — being laid off from your job. Obviously, the financial upheaval is the most difficult part, but what amplifies the stress is ...

You've no doubt heard it before: The best time to look for work is when you already have a job. The problem, of course, is not tipping your hand to your current employer as you look for your next one.

Today's economy is a funny one. If you look at unemployment data, things seem good. But if you talk to actual people who are looking for work, you might get a very different answer. Losing a job can ...

As the advice goes, the best time to look for a job is when you already have one. But keeping your job search under wraps from your current employer can be a delicate dance. Experts shared ways to ...