There are a lot of people all over the world who treat their jobs as a really big part of their life. You have noticed how often we get defined because of the jobs we keep, the things we do and the companies we work for. Also, our jobs often are the ones which pay for the lifestyles we lead so it is really a very big part of us.

So what happens now, when, without warning flags, you lose your job just like that? What if you just woke up one morning and found a memo in your desk that you are not anymore an employee in the company you’re working for because times are bad and they are downsizing?

Now, the best thing that you can do to avoid an intense wave of shock and helplessness when you lose your job is to save. Set aside a portion of your monthly income and put it in an untouchable bank savings account. You have to be very religious with this and learn that even when it might not be really intended for job loss in the future, you could also use the same source of funds to pay for emergency medical bills or home and car repairs. And remember, there is no better time to save but now.

The secret to this is just discipline. It doesn’t matter if you set aside 5% or 50% of your salary every month. What is important is that you don’t need avenue banners to remind you of it and you are really passionate about your future’s security.