thank you!

Sorry to hear that; you have worked there for 10 years, so you can have some great references (and I agree, get many copies of the reference letters), and start applying now for any possible positions. Legal secretaries are kinda rare comparitively so you should have a good chance with your experience to get a new position. Prayers going up that everything will work out for you and for your bosses' health too ...

I am so sorry to hear you are going though this!!! Also sorry to hear about your boss. My heart really goes out to you. I will say a prayer for you right now. Everyone is giving great suggestions. I hope everything works out for you.

I just so appreciate the kind words and prayers!

oh nO! Im so sorry

Oh no! I'm sorry you are stressed- i am job-hunting myself and it can be very difficult. All the tips everyone is giving are really great. Network like crazy! I really think this is key. I was reading "what colour is your parachute?" (more tips on networking in there!) and one of the things they said to do was to approach unemployment like a marathon- catch up on your sleep, work out and make sure you are taking care of yourself physically. It can be hard to do but i think that is a good idea too, will help you stay positive.
Good luck and all the best!!

thank! I'm getting my brain around it now, less freaked. I've sent out a couple of resumes and made calls to a couple of people to be references. My boss wants me to write the gen rec letter (!) Talked to my dad too. It's his 85th birthday today.

Aw im a little late to this thread but happy belated birthday to your dad! And a for you, because I know how much it stinks. I was laid off from my last job unexpectedly and went through trying to get a job, trying to get unemployment, etc. Best of luck!! And of course, my prayers are with you and your boss, hope he's feeling better..

Congrats. to your Dad. Some one I like was born on your Dad's b-day! This may be time to consider going back to school, I'm jobless too and I feel that I need to do something to guarantee me a good job.

There are several Federal openings in New York, DC metro area (I don't know how you'd feel about that LONG train ride every day--I know lots of people do it).

Go to www.usajobs.com and type paralegal in the search engine.

so sorry to hear about your job loss. Try not to let it get to you to much i know that sounds patrinaising..............im unemployed at the minuite due 2 unforseen circumstances and as u say at christmas it couldnt be worse.

Ive struggleds but got my friend and family what i could and stuck 2 the more cheap and sentimental route. Enjoy xmas and new year and just get right back out there in the new year good luck xxx

There is absolutely no shame in being unemployed. I quit my job to move to a new city and I've been looking since August for the 'right' job. Budgeting is of course more important than ever, and sticking to it is a must. Networking is super important, not only do you get your name and skills out, you get loads of support. Everyone knows someone who's lost a job in this economy! I sincerely wish you the best in finding something you enjoy!

thanks everybody! it is tough at this time of year being jobless, isn't it, yikes! hugs to us all. I have been applying at USAjobs, thanks for mentioning that.

I'm happy that my dad sounds so good at 85. I sent him a box of goodies (he can still eat everything too, ha), and included some homemade chocolate chip cookies.

well, I just have to say HUGS, HUGS, HUGS. I am so glad your dad is so healthy at 85 too! You have a great marketable skill, I will pray for you to find a good job and that your boss gets better too.

thanks, Jen!! I really appreciate your prayers (I'm sure boss does too)! I've been plugging away with the applications.