But some companies whose business is helping others find jobs say they're also facing hard times. As with any loss, the loss of a job involves a lot of emotions. Many laid-off workers experience the full cycle of grief, with over 90 percent reporting feelings of anxiety. That's all normal, say mental health workers. But when job-search stress becomes excessive, job seekers should seek help.
Some employees are good at teamwork and pitch in to help for the good of the company.
Others stick rigidly to their job descriptions, even when asked to help others.