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Elizabeth Alterman

Liz Alterman is a writer based in New Jersey. She began contributing to The Muse in 2014 after she and her husband were laid off simultaneously. Sad Sacked, her memoir chronicling that period, was released by Audible Original in November 2021. Liz’s work can also be found on Business Insider, Realtor.com, and other sites. Her personal essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Parents. Her humor pieces have been published by McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Weekly Humorist, and more. In her free time, Liz enjoys spending time with family, reading, baking, and gardening. If she ever retires, she hopes to move to a warm climate. You can find her on LinkedIn and Twitter. Visit her blog here.

ARTICLES BY ELIZABETH ALTERMAN

By Elizabeth AltermanI Have Layoff Anxiety. Here’s How I’m Learning to Cope.

By Elizabeth AltermanHow to Convince Your Boss to Let You Keep Working Remotely Post-COVID

By Elizabeth AltermanLaid Off Due to Coronavirus? Here’s What You Can Do Now

By Elizabeth AltermanFrom Stay-at-Home Parent to Job Seeker: Here's How to Nail Your Cover Letter (With Example!)

By Elizabeth Alterman4 Smart Moves to Age-Proof Your Resume as an Older Worker

By Elizabeth AltermanLaid Off Vs. Fired: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?

By Elizabeth AltermanDaydream About Rage Quitting? Here’s What to Do Instead

By Elizabeth AltermanWhat to Do When Your Direct Report Starts Crying (Besides Panic)

By Elizabeth Alterman4 Common Situations Working Parents Face—and How to Deal With Each One

By Elizabeth Alterman5 Painful But Important Things to Do When You Lose Your Job

By Elizabeth AltermanSurviving Unemployment When You've Got Kids, According to Someone Who Did

By Elizabeth AltermanHow to Deal When You and Your Significant Other Are Both Struggling in Your Careers

By Elizabeth AltermanWhen You Should (and Shouldn't) Tell Your Boss You're Job Searching

By Elizabeth Alterman5 Ways to Cope When Your Career Starts to Feel Like a Bad Relationship

By Elizabeth AltermanHow to Keep Your Reputation Intact at an Awesome, Booze-Filled Event With Your Co-workers

By Elizabeth AltermanHow to Make a Killer First Impression Before You Even Open Your Mouth

By Elizabeth AltermanHow to Spin Your Interview Answers to Make Yourself Sound Like a Hero

By Elizabeth AltermanHow to Recover From Arriving Late for an Interview

By Elizabeth AltermanReferral Bonus Etiquette: To Share or Not to Share?

By Elizabeth AltermanHow to Network, Impress, and Still Have Fun at Your Office Holiday Party

By Elizabeth AltermanTinder for Jobs: Check Out New App Switch