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19 Be prepared for anything

If the COVID-19 crisis taught us anything, it’s that anything can happen to your job, and in some situations even a well-managed career isn’t enough to completely save you. That’s why it’s important to plan for those situations, and have some idea of what to do when they arise.

19.1 What can happen?

To begin preparing for “anything,” which might include suddenly finding yourself without a job, you first need to contemplate what kinds of problems might occur. That way, you know what you’re attempting to mitigate. This list will vary tremendously from person to person, and especially from region to region, but you should consider events like these:

• Getting laid off, for any number of reasons outside your own control—like ...