Q: Add any new skills and experience you've gained at your current job. Having a resume that is current will give you confidence that you can move forward quickly if you do happen to lose our job. Knowing that you're prepared will take some of the fear of the unknown away from being fired. Send out your resume discreetly. You don't want you current employers to know that you're searching for another job. If your job has a severance package, see how much your job will pay you in the event that you are terminated. Knowing that you have a little money coming your way while you look for another job will give you a little breathing room. Severance packages can be worth as much as six months pay. Unemployment pay can help you get through the transition period while you're looking for another job. See if you meet the requirements to collect unemployment in your state. Usually, you have to be unemployed by no fault of your own. If you quit your job or are fired for gross negligence, you will not qualify. In most states, you have to have worked at least half the year before to collect unemployment. Before you leave your job, make sure to get plenty of references that will help you secure a new job. You'll need people to vouch for your work ethic. It's also a good idea to keep up a relationship with your references by contacting them every once in awhile by email or a phone call. You want to make sure your references remember you so they'll be more likely to give a glowing appraisal of your work to future employers. Put yourself in a position to be recruited by head hunters from other companies. Contact the human resource departments of other companies in your field to see what positions they need filled. Let them know that you're searching for a new job. Don't let your current employer know that you're seeking out other jobs.
A: Update your resume. Look through your contract. Look for unemployment benefits. Get references. Make yourself available.

Article: This is especially helpful if you're also trying to teach them to help cut down on expenses. Show them how much money you earn each week and explain that they can't spend more than that amount. This step requires quite a bit of trust. Explain to your child that details of the family budget should not be discussed outside the family. Have them look in the kitchen cabinets and refrigerator to figure out what the family needs for the coming week. Then, review the list with them before going to the grocery store. While shopping, hand them a calculator to see how close you are to your budget as you add more items to the shopping cart. If money is tight, try planning your meals around what's on sale and which coupons are available. Have your child look through store circulars and help you clip coupons. At the store, ask your child to find unit prices on items. Have them divide the price by the net weight or number of contents in the package. This will help them to become more frugal shoppers. For example, a 5-oz. bag of chips costs $3, while a 10-oz. bag costs $5. If your child does the math, they'll find that the $5 bag is the better bargain at $0.50 per ounce (as opposed to the $0.60 per ounce on the $3 bag). Explain what they can and can't buy based on how much they've saved. Tell them that they might have to wait to buy the things they don't really need if they come up short. Turn it into a math lesson as an educational bonus. For example, their account balance is $100, but they want a $60 video game and a $50 jacket. After some simple addition, they'll discover that they don't have enough money for both. They'll have to choose one or the other. Consider it a reward for doing their chores. Tell them that if they want to save up for shoes before the store's sale ends, they'll have to work harder for the money. This will teach them that they must earn money and not just expect it to come out of nowhere. Assign a different monetary value to each chore. It might help to pay more for the less appealing chores. Let's say your child hates washing the dishes but doesn't mind mowing the lawn. Pay them $1 more for dishwashing. You can also encourage your child to look for ways to earn money outside of the house, such as by mowing the neighbor's lawn, shoveling snow out of driveways, or pet sitting. Brainstorm with your child to help them come up with some potential money making options.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Review the family budget with your children. Let them help with the shopping list. Teach them to comparison shop. Make a spending plan. Have them work for their allowance.

Problem: Article: A prong collar is not simply another piece of walking equipment like a harness or a gentle leader. It is a training device. A prong collar should not be used without consulting a professional dog trainer. A certified dog trainer will likely have experience using a prong collar or choke chain to discipline a dog. If used incorrectly, prong collars can be ineffective or even painful. A prong collar is used as part of a longterm training process that teaches your dog why pulling is not appropriate. It should not be used for walks that occur outside of training time. Casually using the collar for walks does not teach your dog pulling is inappropriate. It only teaches him pulling while wearing the prong collar is inappropriate. Talk to a trainer about how and when to best use the collar. Many people are wary of prong collars due to the potential for pain. However, purchasing the right kind of prong collar lessens the likelihood your dog will experience pain while wearing it. Quality prong collars are designed to gently pinch the loose skin around the dog's neck, providing negative reinforcement in the event of pulling and misbehaving. A good collar will never puncture your dog's skin. The right size is important. Collars are divided by weight distinction, so know how much your dog weighs before selecting a collar. If you buy a collar labeled "For 100-120 pounds" for a 75 pound dog, this is far more likely to cause your dog pain and discomfort than a properly sized collar. Buy a collar from a certified trainer or a certified trainer's website. Prong collars sold at chain stores like Petco are often not as well made and the prongs have sharp rather than rounded edges. This results in puncturing rather than pinching your dog's skin, which can lead to aggression during training sessions. Never buy a prong collar with rubber-tipped prongs. Many people think such an investment is more ethical but rubber can rub against your dog's hair, causing pain. Metal, on the other hand, moves smoothly over a dog's coat.
Summary: Talk to a certified dog training professional. Purchase a collar.

Q: Although herbs are generally safe, they aren't right for everyone. Some herbal remedies may interact with certain medications, and they may aggravate an underlying condition. Check with your doctor to be sure that herbal remedies are safe for you to use for a cold. It's always best to check with your doctor before using any type of supplement or treatment. Normally, you won't need to visit a doctor for a cold. Since colds are a viral infection, antibiotics won't treat them. However, a severe cold might require medical treatment. See your doctor if you have a fever or a severe sore throat, congestion, or sinus pain. A fever is considered high if it's greater than 101.3F (38.5C) for adults or 100.4F (38.0C) for newborns. A child may also experience ear pain, fussiness, extreme drowsiness, and lack of appetite. If your child has these symptoms, take them to the doctor. While you shouldn't worry, these symptoms can be serious. Always see your doctor if you're having trouble breathing normally. They can make sure you're okay and give you treatments to improve your condition. Make a same-day appointment with your doctor or visit an urgent care center or emergency room. You're likely going to be okay, but you may need treatment to improve your breathing.
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Check with your doctor before using herbs. Visit your doctor if you have a persistent cold, a fever, or severe cold symptoms. Get immediate care if you experience shortness of breath or wheezing.