Job loss is never easy especially when you aren’t expecting it. You may feel like you don’t know how you will survive it, but you can. Here’s how to survive an unexpected job loss. How to Survive an Unexpected Job Loss Apply for Government Benefits It can take several weeks to get your benefits approved, so applying for government assistance should be your first line of survival. Usually, a job loss means you are not only going to struggle to pay your bills, but you will struggle to get food and you will lose your medical coverage. As embarrassing as it may be, government assistance is something you pay into when you work and is there to help when you’re not. Call Your Bill Collectors You may not know this, but many times a credit card company or another bill collector can put you under a hardship payment plan. This means that they may lower your payments, suspend payments for a time, or even wipe some of your balance. Call and explain the situation to your bill collectors and ask if there is anything they can do to help you with your bills. Even your mortgage company will be willing to help rather than not receive payment. Donate Plasma You can’t make a full income donating plasma, but you can get a good $200 extra a month just by donating twice a week. If you are down to the bare minimum, this is a great option to keep you
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