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Have You Found Your Silver Lining?

February 4th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Coping, Losing a job

Yes, there is a silver lining to losing your job. Hate me for saying this, but it’s still true. Here’s how to find it.

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What Matters Now: Be fearless

January 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Coping, Finding a job, Motivation, Series, Solutions

“What Matters Now” is what matters
Second of a series
I want to be fearless. Apparently I’m not the only one. In the new eBook, “What Matters Now,” there are plenty of mini-essays that talk about stepping out of your comfort zone and taking a new direction. And what better time to consider it than when you’ve [...]

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New Job Award Winners

July 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Coping, Finding a job, Motivation, War stories

“Success is not built on success. It’s built on failure. It’s built on frustration. Sometimes it’s built on catastrophe.”
-Sumner Redstone, majority owner of CBS, Viacom, MTV Network, Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks studios

I was taught that there are winners and losers. You didn’t hear any of that sissy “Everybody’s a winner, Sweetie!” nonsense in my ‘hood. [...]

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The 7 Causes of Happiness

July 10th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Coping, Motivation, Solutions

“When you are unhappy, is there anything more maddening than to be told that you should be contented with your lot?”                                                                                  Kathleen Norris
If your company is gone and you’re unemployed, a noted [...]

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Circuit City’s Mushroom Cloud

June 9th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Coping, Series, War stories

“I didn’t say it was your fault. I said I was going to blame it on you.” — Anonymous
Former Circuit City employees took a direct hit when the company closed. But the fallout is still spreading far beyond the walls of Circuit City’s echoing stores. If you think you aren’t affected, think again.  Here [...]

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