Getting fired is not a pleasant experience. It's a huge career blow and can be a frustration for some people. Nobody wants to go through that, but it's a part of life. And, in order for the thud to be as small as possible, you can prepare yourself.
There are a few things you can do right now to avoid negative implications for your account. Bank. If you've just been fired or already want to protect yourself against this possibility, continue reading.
see more
Is it better to eat boiled eggs for lunch or dinner? Find out here
With me-no-one-can: Meet the plant capable of warding off evil eyes
1. First of all, make an emergency reservation.
This is a consensus among economists: you need to keep an emergency fund. It's an easy withdrawal amount that you can use at times like this to cover basic expenses. Ideally, it should be enough for you to stay up to six months without working.
2. Review your expenses
After being fired, review how much you spend per month and, above all,
with what you spend. From there, you can cut out anything that isn't entirely essential. Maybe it's time to cut - temporarily - the streaming subscription, snacks outside the house and that weekend beer.3. Go after your unemployment insurance
If you had a formal contract long enough (12 months in a row) and you were not fired for cause, you can apply for unemployment insurance. In 2023, the minimum portion of the benefit is BRL 1,320 and the maximum amount is BRL 2,230.97. Everything can be done online, in the Digital Job Card application.
4. Check if you are still covered by the health plan
Although Brazil has the Unified Health System (SUS), it is important to maintain a health plan for several reasons. If you used a plan covered by the company, it's good to check if you are still covered by it.
5. Seek freelancers to maintain a small income
Even if you don't find another job right away, a good strategy is to do freelancing or small jobs to earn extra income. That way, you'll have a little more slack from monthly expenses.
Graduated in Social Communication at the Federal University of Goiás. Passionate about digital media, pop culture, technology, politics and psychoanalysis.
