How to handle losing work & money stress — right now
The first moves when the job's gone or the maths won't add up.
You've been made redundant or let go, and the floor's just dropped out.
— Right now
- Breathe. You don't have to solve your whole future in the car park.
- Remember: the role was made redundant. You weren't. It's about budgets, not your worth.
- Don't sign anything on the spot. Take the paperwork, get advice first.
- Tell one person today. Carrying it secret is the bit that does the damage.
— Don't
- Don't fire off an angry email or burn a bridge while you're raw.
- Don't hit the bottle to take the edge off tonight.
— Later
- Free financial counsellor — National Debt Helpline 1800 007 007 — knows options you don't.
You've been made redundant or let go, and the floor's just dropped out.
— Right now
- Breathe. You don't have to solve your whole future in the car park.
- Remember: the role was made redundant. You weren't. It's about budgets, not your worth.
- Don't sign anything on the spot. Take the paperwork, get advice first.
- Tell one person today. Carrying it secret is the bit that does the damage.
— Don't
- Don't fire off an angry email or burn a bridge while you're raw.
- Don't hit the bottle to take the edge off tonight.
— Later
- Free financial counsellor — National Debt Helpline 1800 007 007 — knows options you don't.
Job loss & money: the short version
- 1.The role went redundant. You didn't.
- 2.Get the numbers on paper — park them till morning.
- 3.Tell your partner early. Hiding it is the real risk.
- 4.Open one envelope. Ring before the due date.
- 5.Free help: National Debt Helpline 1800 007 007.
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