It actually happened to me...so sad but I'm better now because before that happened, I already seemed to have a clue that it would really happen so I was right. When the recession seemed to be at its worst (as I would like to think so), the online site where I was working before seemed to restrict foreign workers by taking away the payment facility that would cater also to international workers, I was one of those who got hit. Thanks to good God that He seemed to give me a clue what to do. So, before that happened, I opened a small internet cafe business in our zone. Now, I am not worrying that much because I know we won't be starving anymore. I have been helping my husband earn a living, too because it's difficult if we would only depend on his salary (government employee). If we had no loans then it would be okay for us but we need to send our children to good school also so we have to earn extra income for that. Now, I still do other online jobs but just part-time not like before.

So, my tips to those who are like me, prepare for the future. Be ready for things even before they happen. And work in advance in order for you to be confident when difficulties come. And if you have other skills, enhance it or better it and apply for new jobs related to it. You should think for backups. For example, review your skills and get certified for what you have finished. I myself have graduated medical transcription but I wasn't working as a medical transcriptionist. But, I am reviewing it now because I always prepare for the future. Business is also not stable sometimes so I need to have other options. I, in fact, am planning to take an MT certification. And I would apply online as a home-based MT or I would apply in a company so I would have an experience. You can also apply for work related to your former job. Just be ready, think ahead and work for your future! These are the best tools that can surely help you.