When someone loses their job, how can you reach out, without adding to the stress? For answers, MainStreet checked in with the real experts about job loss etiquette advice: People who recently got laid off.

Getting fired is either a welcome relief or one of the worst days of your life. But anyone, including former Mets manager Willie Randolph, can bounce back and turn an impromptu termination into a smart career move. Check out our article to see how other famous people fared after being canned.

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President Bush has not quite acknowledged that the U.S. economy is in a recession preferring to call it a “slow down.” But no matter what you call it, a recession or an economic slow down, it is not a good time to quit your job.

Here are five tips for anyone who finds themselves looking for a job...when they least expected it.

Reality TV stardom costs you your privacy and usually your dignity. Former hedge fund president Jason Colodne says his reality TV time cost him $55 million.

Katie Couric may be out of a job sooner than she expected. Are you prepared for the challenges if your current career choice goes south?

J. P. Morgan Chase is taking over Bear Stearns—what does the deal mean for the average employee?

Geraldine Ferraro quits Hillary Campaign over Obama comment.

Samantha Power got booted from the Obama campaign for speaking out of turn. Do not let loose lips sink your career.