Situation: You got promoted. She got laid off.
How do you be a supportive friend? Any particular strategies that she will not be offended or habor resentment when you giving advice to her.
Do you think she will find it offensive - if you lets say
If she's the kinda friend who you think might get offended by you trying to help her get a job/improve her CV/support her... then don't do anything unless she asks.
Just tell her you're there for her. And then its up to her to come to you for help if she needs some.
Re: How to be a Supportive Friend
Keep in contact with her. Ask about how she's doing. Just listen to her if she wants to vent or talk about things....dont think she's a loser or whiny ro a brat.
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Sara - do you think that it would better NOT to approach the subject for a while?
Isn't it like when lets say you are pregnant and your friend is trying to get pregnant so... therefore you should talk about anything BUT pregnancy and children.
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Yeah, thats what i meant...dont bring up work related unless she talks. but i would say its important to keep communication open with her, so that she can feel comfortable bringing it up..if she ever wants to, you know hwat i mean?
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yeah I agree with Sara , dont approach the issue at the moment .. be there to support her , incase she needs help …
In a few months , see if she is getting anywhere … if you know of a certain opportunity that you think might help her , make her aware of it .. but dont go too deep into any conversations as yet … 
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Avoid bringing your promotion in the picture. Even if she brings it up, down play it. Be empathetic and help her to find a job.
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dont talk about job at all, instead just be a good friend, eventually she is going to ask you for advise and then act accordingly. Yeah as TLK said avoid your promotion topic :k: