I've been laid off

Now what ?

this is a site for people who have recently lost jobs or have been without work for some time. A clearinghouse for job tips and feelings

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  • Rudy Carrera
  • Christopher DeMeo
  • Andre
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  • Martha Hughes
  • Guy Morrell-Stinson
  • Deena Pierott
  • joey
  • Cedric
  • Robin Caldwell
  • Patrick
  • Rene Syler
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Donna Reid

5 Points To Check for Choosing a Resume Writing Service

You need to be very cautious when selecting a resume writing service as anybody can put up a sign that they write resumes. In fact 1 company that secretly positions itself “#1” really sends the resumes abroad to be produced and produces very awful broken English resumes. Other companies providing resume help deliver nothing more than a prettier format of what you have.

So here’s how the indus… Continue

Posted by Donna Reid on October 6, 2009 at 11:28pm

Martha Hughes

Is it me or does looking for a job after working for the same company for 15 years feel like dating after a divorce and 15 years of marriage?

Good lord - I never thought I'd find myself in this situation. On September 9th I was given my 60 Day Lay Off Notice after having worked for the University of Washington for 15 years. Can't say that I'm looking forward to this next chapter in my life - I'm just hoping that my story has a happy ending.

Posted by Martha Hughes on October 1, 2009 at 4:20pm

Terry Kohl

Think "now" is forever? Adopt the BIG picture!

What If You Adopted the “Big Picture?”

We are in life-changing times. The challenges that we are going through in our industry and in our world have never been experienced to this degree before. Our perceptions, therefore, should not be colored by what we think will happen. The truth is, we really don’t know.

Our attitude plays a vital role in how we experience things. No one gets through life without disappointments but next time an incident occurs that at first glance appears to be an “oh no… Continue

Posted by Terry Kohl on April 27, 2009 at 9:32am — 2 Comments

Guy Morrell-Stinson

Build Equity to carry you through the tough times

I specialise in financial strategies, because I believe that the answer to life's crisis is in knowing how to get through them. When you lose your job, your home could be next. Wisdom indicates that we should steer clear of a problem, long before it turns up. Here is an example of how my wife and I are getting ahead.

My wife and I purchased a property for $230,000 in August last year. We now owe a little over $172,000, which means that we have paid off around $58,000 of principle in just under… Continue

Posted by Guy Morrell-Stinson on April 22, 2009 at 5:16pm

A. R. Far

sleep

For more information visit my sleep news, articles and reviews site.


Herbal sleep aids have been available for a long time, but it is only recently that they have become a popular alternative to prescription drugs. It is a shame that many people who do not need pharmaceuticals are still using them when herbal sleep aids are effective, and mu

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Posted by A. R. Far on March 25, 2009 at 10:16am

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I'm not out the door yet - however - I can feel that my manager feels uncomfortable with me still here (I was given a 60-day Lay Off Notice). The mood in the office reflects her feelings.
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Good lord - I never thought I'd find myself in this situation. On September 9th I was given my 60 Day Lay Off Notice after having worked for the University of Washington for 15 years. Can't say that I'm looking forward to this next chapter in my l...
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