Category Archives: job loss

What Will the Kids Say?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

His: I was nervous how the kids would react to my job loss – particularly our oldest, a middle-schooler. Yes, we want them to know that as a family we have to be conscious of our spending. But it is … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Beginnings

Posted on January 6, 2012 by admin

His: Well the holiday season is over and so is my job with the Radio City Christmas Spectacular (MSG) – unfortunately. Deb and I started this blog some 3 years ago under somewhat similar circumstances and chronicled our journey, both … Continue reading →

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Need a Job? Need Not Apply.

Posted on July 28, 2011 by admin

Hers: According to the NY Times, hundreds of employers across this country are not only discriminating against the unemployed, but advertising it in their job listings. They are only considering job candidates who are currently employed. Really? Please pass the … Continue reading →

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"Call me"

Posted on April 2, 2009 by admin

Hers:In the spirit of the old adage, ‘When life hands you lemons, start a blog’, here goes … Dave lost his job today. I knew it from his email. It was just a subject line that said, “Call me.” I … Continue reading →

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