4 Things NEVER to Say to Someone Who Just Lost a Job

An estimated 9.4 percent of the working population are unemployed, many of whom are victims of the current recession. Whether it’s because of a corporate restructuring or an outright firing, being let go is always a psychological blow.


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But for people from traditionally underrepresented communities, who often have fewer financial safety nets and whose family members may also be out of work, losing a job can be terrifying. That’s because their unemployment rates are often much higher than that of whites.

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