Darling Hill

Imagine getting a pink slip while pregnant. Talk about STRESS, especially if you're the primary breadwinner, right? Discussion of Pink slips and pregnancy is buzzing over at ABCNews.

Whether you're expecting a child, hoping to become pregnant during this down economy and worried about your job, or have been recently laid-off, what would you do if your legal employer gave you a pink slip?

After the shock settles, one thing you must do is pull yourself up and start thinking about the things you can do to stay marketable while between jobs. My book Staying at Home, Staying in the Law is packed with ideas for staying, or getting, marketable while you're off the legal track.

Need something to do right now, at least so you can remind yourself you have purpose? Start researching volunteer organizations in your neighborhood. While pro bono work probably won't pay the electric bill, it will help to enhance your professional resume, expand your legal experience and knowledge, and expose you to, what could turn out to be, very important contacts which help you land a paying gig.

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