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Leaving a job is not the end of the world! Whether you've quit or been fired or laid off, get the advice you need from Monster's job professionals to make your job’s end only the beginning.

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How Does Unemployment Work?

By Camilla Andersson, Monster Contributor

Losing a job not only feels like a career setback—in most cases, it can also have a direct impact on our finances as well. Filing for unemployment benefits as soon as possible can help make up for lost income. How does unemployment work, and what are the requirements for receiving UI benefits? We’ll go over what you need to know, including how t...

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What is a Career Break and is it Right for You?

By Venus Gentile, Monster Contributor

If you're considering taking a career break, you're not alone. Millions of people in the U.S. are leaving the workforce temporarily for all sorts of reasons. Whether it's because of mental health issues, caregiving responsibilities, or pursuing professional development, taking a career break has grown into a trend. A large majority of the people...

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How to Write a Resignation Letter - Including Examples

By Jennifer Verta, Monster Contributor

Ready to leave your job? Check out our letter of resignation samples to help you find the right words. Great news, you found a new job and are super-thrilled — way to go! There's one order of business you need to take care of before you start mentally decorating your new desk. You need to resign from your current job. So, you need to learn how t...

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Do You Get Severance When Fired? + Other Burning Questions

By Venus Gentile, Monster Contributor

Losing a job is never easy, and it can throw a lot into question. You probably have a million things running through your mind right now; do you get severance if you get fired? What if I’ve been unfairly laid off? But my job was eliminated, what are my rights then? When it comes to your financial situation, the rules might not be crystal clear s...

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How your professional growth can benefit from changing jobs every four years

By Daniel Bortz, Monster contributor

You find a job you love—awesome! You go to work, learn how to do your job, and get really good at doing your job—awesome again! But then what? What about your professional growth? If you’re wondering how long to stay in a job, know this: Long gone are the days when people spent their entire careers at a single company. Today, workers change jobs on...

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Leaving a job is not the end of the world! Whether you've quit or been fired or laid off, get the advice you need from Monster's job professionals to make your job’s end only the beginning.

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How to Write a Resignation Letter - Including Examples

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