Archive for March, 2009
Five Things to Do When You Get Laid Off
March 30, 2009 3:21 pm Career Advice, EconomyI’ve been there before and it sucks. But there are some things you can do to manage the heartache of getting the boot. Try these five exercises and watch your laid-off stress fly away…
The Silver Lining: Long Fast Food Lines
March 27, 2009 3:10 pm EconomyWe always complain about long lines, but, with fast food, long lines are good. Short lines are bad. Why? Good question…
Recession Journal #4: Umbrellas and Resisting the Urge to Freak Out
March 7, 2009 9:33 am Career Advice, EconomyLife in this universe of ours isn’t easy. We can’t control the vast majority of things happening around us. Just because most things are out of our control, that doesn’t mean everything is. Don’t bother freaking out. It’s a waste of time, air, and usually resources.
Recession Journal #3: From Single- to Dual-Income
March 6, 2009 9:30 am Career Advice, EconomyBeyond the initial shock and fear, households are looking at this change as a creative way to adapt. Half a dozen of my neighbors have wives who are going back to school. In the meantime, the men are learning to reconnect with home. Maybe, in a way, our families and even our relationships are more tight-knit than ever.
