There are a handful of ideas at the end of this very long, succinct but depressing article! And if you have a job but are about to lose it, make sure you budget for your health insurance. It could make a huge difference in how you plan for a lay-off.
Out of a job...use the holidays to network.
This article tells it like it is: be honest, don't kick the dog and yell at the kids but most of all have a sense of humor. Being out of work this Holiday Time puts you in very good company so use the social gatherings to either rest from thinking about getting work or networking to GET some work! You decide! Happy Holidays!
Unemployment worries hits China.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T could spell 'unemployment' for Chinese graduates since many of them won't take a job that they feel is beneath them. Possible unrest brewing if the government doesn't figure this one out!
Workers stay put.
The national 'quits rate' (who knew the Bureau of Labor statistics was counting this one!) is the lowest in four years. The career-building practice of job hopping may have slowed down. Quitters could be pink-slippers.
One graduate's tale of searching for work in the big city!
This ex-Texan follows the north star to find her rising star in advertising. One story in the naked city!
Tips on recession proof jobs..
Salaries for Hazmat removal, bus driver, funeral attendant and healthcare workers may help you decide what step to take next!
Picture the Great Depression.
Meet the 4 year old in this photo from the great depression of 1936. She's 76 now and has wisdom you might want to know about!
Cabby rolls with his resume!
After 4 months of interviewing for jobs but no offers, this enterprising young man gets creative!
you are not alone!
533,000 join our ranks this month. There are 1.9 million people in our good company. All the more reason to keep your spirits UP while you look for a good job!
Family owned business never forgot their workers!
You may use facebook and myspace for networking, but don't forget to knock on your neighbor's door and ask if they have a cup of sugar and perhaps a job for you!
Attention all "Red Men" out of work 50% off tuition.
Since bosses often attend company Christmas parties, should you be 'bah humbug' or positive and festive in order to stave off your pink-slip?
A pink slip could be your golden ticket!
If you DO get a pink slip, consider it a boot in the butt that might lead you into greatness!
Small Business, Good Idea?
The one bright spot in today's scary economy, may be the small successes of small businesses! Thinking about hanging out your own shingle? You need to read this!
Never too old to learn!
Someday, if you're lucky, you'll be o-l-d, too! So here's what it's going to be like as you commit to staying 'current' in a digital world that changes at the speed of light!
New skills maybe the key to your next job.
From Manga-rific to "The Big Squeeze", books about career and work might make a great gift for someone you love (10.3 million of you) for the holidays! And if you just wanna get mad about the Wall Street hanky-panky, there's one in there for you, too. Revolution, anyone?
Sunny days for solar work.
People are now "scared to death" so the people that the unemployment office hires must be steady and positive. We think they should look at this site for an hour every morning before handling calls from YOU. What do you think?
T-Shirt gets the word out!
533,000 join our ranks this month. There are 1.9 million people in our good company. All the more reason to keep your spirits UP while you look for a good job!
If you're sick stay home, if not...
Sick of work or sick at work? Stay home or power thru? You decide but we'll give you a few reasons to help you choose!
Retirement Lane...just passing thru!
Sometimes 'no' is a full sentence. But if you need the money, you'd better get creative with how you negotiate!
When your friends are out of work...
If you know 12 people, one of you is probably out of work. That's the hard statistic this holiday. So if you're one of the 11 who are working, either cancel gifts & dinners or be generous to your friend who is out of work.
