“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 [...]
Entries Tagged as 'trends'
Surprise! Companies Are Still Closing!
May 12th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Losing a job, New members
Take This Productivity Test
March 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · Motivation, Series, Solutions
Your to-do list is a waste of time. Throw it away and discover what it means to be productive.
Tags:Coping·trends·What Matters Now
The New Global Currency?
January 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Series, Solutions
Carbon Credits Same as Cash!
“Law firm accepts carbon credits as fees”
EcoSeed reports:
“Law firm clients may now pay legal fees with carbon credits under a scheme launched by a Miami, Florida-based law firm.
The Cueto Law Group has started the first initiative of its kind in the professional services industry, allowing clients to pay up to [...]
Manufacturing Your New Job
January 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Finding a job, Series, Solutions
Manufacturing experts wanted
5th in a series about What Matters Now
Looking for a job in manufacturing or design? Hold up. Make sure you understand the stampeding herd that is threatening the industry. But first, let’s talk about your hobbies.
Break time
Let’s say you love planes and want to resume flying lessons as soon as you have a [...]
Tags:aerospace·finding a job·manufacturing·trends·What Matters Now
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 [...]
Tags:careers·finding a job·lessons learned·money·trends·What Matters Now
