“Stay hungry, stay foolish.” — Steve Jobs If you’re wondering what your next job should be, or suspect/know you’ve settled for a job that’s “good enough,” watch this video. It’s a short speech. Then tell us if you: Agree and are already following this advice Agree but have responsibilities that demand you put your calling [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Losing a job'
Ready to Resume Your Career?
July 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Coping, Finding a job, Solutions
“Help is on the way, Dear. Help is on the WAYYYYY!” — Mrs. Doubtfire Here at The Dead Company Club, we mourn the passing of your former company, be it Land of Leather [...]
Surprise! Companies Are Still Closing!
May 12th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Losing a job, New members
“History is merely a list of surprises.” –Kurt Vonnegut Jr. This March, The Wall Street Journal Blog, “Laid Off and Looking” ended. They had followed out-of-work professionals and their struggles to move on. Their readers, a fraternity of survivors, were bummed. “Do not shut this sucker down” was one response. “Pls do not shut this [...]
How to Reclaim Your Future
March 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Coping, Motivation, Solutions
“Giving you a handout will help pay the bills, but it won’t give you dignity.” My self-esteem was slaughtered when my company was shut down. My lifestyle flipped and my dignity – how I assessed my value to society – evaporated. Fast forward to 2010. In the eBook, What Matters Now, Jacqueline Novogratz writes: “Dignity [...]
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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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