Jobless One Year, and Counting

One year ago I was laid off. What does a year or more of joblessness do to you? It messed with your mind, makes you confront what is important, and what isn’t. You also learn who is looking out for you, and who couldn’t give a damn.

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Preparing for Downsizing

A recent article in the Washington Post reports growing confidence in the US economy even though it will probably be some time before we see a real, live “recovery”.  Call me cynical, but I don’t really think we’ve hit bottom … Continue reading