Unemployed¹? Laid-off writer Pamela Abrams reports on 12 ways to maintain your sanity², juggle³ your finances, and figure out your next best move.

失业了？下面是“下岗”作家Pamela Abrams总结的12个方法，让你在失业时保持头脑清楚、平衡开支、以及如何走出最佳的下一步。

Be social

参加社交活动

Say "Yes" to all opportunities that involve talking to people. You never know who might know the person who is looking for the person who could be you in your next job.

把握任何能和人交谈的机会。也许会籍此认识正在寻找员工的雇主也说不准。

Go on interviews, even if they're not for your ideal job

去面试——即便不是理想的工作

Don't underestimate your need to practice answering questions such as how and why your last job ended. You'll also need to decide how to present your work experience and which skills to emphasize. Practice on a friend or, better yet, someone in your field who's willing to give you a mock interview.

不要低估了练习回答问题的必要性，比如像上一次工作因何结束这类问题。你还需要练习如何描述自己的工作经验、如何强调某些技能。和朋友一起演练不错，不过最好是由一位相关领域内的人给你进行一次仿真面试。

Enjoy the free time—it won't last forever.

享受自由时光——这不会永久。