job loss

When “You’re Fired” Happens For a Reason

by Ray_anne

When clicking “Send” led to “You’re Fired!” A couple weeks ago, I shared a story about a young woman who was fired for sending an email to the wrong person. You might recall that she struggled significantly and was very distraught over the loss of this very important job to her, to which she had been recently promoted. [...]

February 28, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

The Proving Ground of Loss

by Ray_anne
Go Fish by Shawn Ardoin

My niece posted on Facebook today that her fish of six years, Sheldon, had died.  There was a general rousing of sympathy and heartfelt expressions of understanding.  Sheldon had been a well-loved member of the family, having had a place right in the middle of the kitchen – where all the activity was.  He survived [...]

September 8, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

It’s a Dry Powder Job Market (Part I)

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Is our economy recovering? I’d like to think yes, but after viewing the most recent December Job Report, I’m not quite so sure.  In the United States we had 85,000 new people file for unemployment benefits this last month.  My concern for the economy and our reported recovery is three fold. November and December are historically [...]

January 10, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Words of Wisdom When “You’re Fired.”

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Donald Trump, “You’re fired.” “You’re Fired.” The majority of employees will experience being fired sometime during their career.  The waiting, the uncomfortable silence, and uncertain feeling you are left with in the pit of your stomach are just a few of the roller coaster of emotions you encounter.  When a situation such as this arises, the employee [...]

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August 9, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →