Helping a Laid Off Friend
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Knowing what to say and do when a friend loses their job or hits a financial rough spot is a challenge. You want to help, but have no idea where to begin. You also don’t want to stick your foot in your mouth or give bad advice and make the situation worse. Here are some easy-to-remember rules for helping a friend who’s unemployed.


Written by: Anne Zimmerman
Anne Zimmerman received her MA in Woman's Studies from San Diego State University. She works for a small, family run winery in McMinnville, Oregon and is writing a book about the food writer M.F.K. Fisher.