Death Knell to an Interview

I recently had lunch with two former colleagues.  At this time last year, we had all been laid off from our jobs.  Since then, two of us have found new jobs, but the third is still looking.  It’s not that she hasn’t had other things to keep her busy – a condo renovation, her wedding, [...]

Hire Someone New

I was recently reminded of how at this time last year, I was unemployed.  It kind of hit home with a really loud thud as I became mildly annoyed at being asked by a friend to look at her resume for the 99th time… then I remembered that she had been laid off before me [...]

Same Thing, Different Day

This is a story I wrote when I was unemployed.  Sometimes, I need to remind myself of that experience so I can get through work. Every day is the same when you’re unemployed, and I mean when you are seriously unemployed.  Not the “I’ve only been unemployed for four weeks and I’m still enjoying my [...]