The economy is taking one more victim and is devouring his income, home, and confidence. He’s on a precipice. I call him a victim because his current situation is of no fault of his own.... Read more >>

Isn’t it amazing how a purse, a pair of shoes, a sweater, ordering HBO, just seems so necessary. That is, until you lose your job. Thankfully, I am not speaking about myself, but my best... Read more >>

Last year my husband lost his job and I thought, “Oh my God, what are we going to do?” Two small grandchildren and bills piling up all around. I had gotten accustomed to living... Read more >>

Work today is a whirlwind of activity and change. So workers need to stay flexible and able to switch their priorities and focus as quickly as a short-order cook moves from eggs and bacon to veggie... Read more >>

I admit it. Other than my training business being a bit slow, I thought that this so-called recession wouldn’t really affect me or the people I love. Then, two of my good friends got laid off in... Read more >>

Phew. You survived the culling. Or maybe your company has managed to avoid a mass layoff. Either way, you’re one of the lucky ones. Unlike so many of your friends and family, you won’t... Read more >>

In the movies, breakups and firing scenes are always the most dramatic. Next to watching the main character throw a drink in someone’s face, there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing her... Read more >>

About eight million people are now Twittering. Twitter, the popular “micro-blogging” social media, site enables Tweeters (Twitter users) to send Tweets, or small bursts of information... Read more >>

Commuting to and from Lower Manhattan every day—among people who may or may not have jobs next week—has gotten us thinking about the wisdom of spending money on luxury items like family... Read more >>

This is an anti-success story, up until now. I hope though, that pretty soon I will have a happy ending to add to it.  A Promising Career Lay Ahead When I graduated, I had a prestigious and... Read more >>