job loss

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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