If I get laid off and fly home for Christmas what do I do?

[Reba]

No, its obvious under their "system" that you're supposed to keep ties to Canada and not pick up your entire life and move it to the US. The TN is a temporary status, it is not dual intent. The law has always been the same with it, and if you lose your job or quit the job that got you the TN, you're supposed to leave the country, not stick around to try and find another job and remain indefinitely.

[Steven]

it would be suspicious because I'm going on vacation but I don't have a job?

It's entirely lawful to re-enter to get your stuff. Just explain the situation, last year I was on TN-1, I came home for Christmas, I need to enter for a few weeks to get my stuff. B-2 isn't just for tourists.

If they ask what your residential ties are, it's a legitimate explanation, "I'm in the process of re-establishing them".

Yes they might give you hassle, but if you've got a return ticket and your packing list with you I can't see why it would be that big of a problem.