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Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish

July 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Motivation, Uncategorized

“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  [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 is more important [...]

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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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