Losing your job is like being hit by a bus. We are numb and lost. Unfortunately, there are several time-sensitive steps you need to take after losing your job in order to protect yourself and your family. I have listed the first major steps you need to take after losing work in order to minimalize the negative impact on you and your loved ones. Taking action now is one of the best ways to begin to take back the control over your life that you lost when you lost your job.