Thomasina Tafur was laid off after 19 years of loyal service at a Fortune 200 company. She is part of a growing pink-slip club of entry-level, mid-management and top-level execs. No matter how secure you might think your job may be – any shift internally or externally could cause a swift change in your job status. In addition to being prepared financially for a sudden paycheck loss, Thomasina Tafur, who is now a consultant to women starting new businesses, says everyone should keep their resume updated and have ongoing activities outside of your career to keep your connections alive and active. Her outlook for future employment (and entrepreneurship) is positive and offers the following best ways for others to bounce back too. more...