Man, woke up late today.

I think I need to get into more of a routine,

like I have had previously.

It is too easy to forget things like exercise

and work time.

Here is some advice if you are looking for a job

like me, or you think you might need to soon:

While you are still employed, start building that

rainy day fund.  For me this has been a godsend.

I’d be on the street if I hadn’t kept my expenses

to minimal before the job thing happened.  Even

with the addition of dish network, my expenses are

still very low compared to most people.

Next, think about simplyfying your living situation

or downsizing.  Now, right now in this economy, this can

be hard as so many people are upside down in their

mortgages and cannot sell except at a loss.  But if

you are in the position to do this, think about it.

Decrease those monthly expenses.

Finally, apply for credit while you have a job and

look good to the bank.  Credit card offers sure are

not pouring in to the mailbox like they used to,

but I’m still getting some.  Get a reserve of credit

cards in case the job situation really does turn to

job loss and you have to suck into your financial

reserves and then some.

For me I am glad I sort of had this type of ideas

scoped out before the big pink slip came.