6 Steps to Help a Spouse Through Job Loss
“Peter hides it well, but I know he is miserable, and the tension in our house is unbearable at times,” Pamela confesses to me over coffee. Pamela’s husband recently lost
Read moreHow to Stay Relevant During the Job Search
Job seekers want to appear current in the job market, but many feel joblessness strips away their professional image. The average duration of unemployment is much longer than a few
Read moreHow to Use Volunteering to Create Employment Opportunities
Volunteering is an opportunity to experience new skills with new people. During a period of joblessness, it may also be your link back to employment. Use volunteer work to connect
Read moreHow to Make a Career Transition to the Nonprofit World
This article was first posted on the New England Job Show blog: http://nejs.org/2010/12/06/career-transition-how-to-make-a-career-transition-to-the-nonprofit-world/ By Leigh Harris In the corporate world, many of us reach a point where we...
Read moreSeven Steps When You Are Tight on Money and Time
I visited another blog this week, CouponMamacita. It is devoted to coupons, which feels right when people are struggling with a tight budget. It also got me thinking about the
Read moreYour Spouse Lost a Job – How to Cope, Part 4
In this final installment to cope when a spouse loses a job, sometimes the simplest remedies are the best medicine. 1. Reconnect with Your Husband Bring out an old photo
Read moreYour Spouse Lost a Job – How to Cope, part 3
People may be feeling more positive about our economic future, though there are still a few hills to climb. In this part 3 of 4, what else can you do
Read moreYour Spouse Lost a Job – How to Cope, part 2
In this second of a series, learn practical solutions for the silent partner of job loss. What can you actively do when your spouse, possibly the major income earner, has
Read moreYour Spouse Lost a Job – How to Cope, part 1
“Peter hides it well, but I know he is miserable, and the tension in our house is unbearable at times.”Pamela confesses to me over coffee. Pamela’s husband recently lost his
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