Last week, I was contacted by Dave Carpenter, a business reporter from the Associated Press, who found me through this site. His story “Recession ahead? Consumers pull back, businesses feel pain” was about the economy and how it’s getting tougher out there. Seeing that both Kate and I were laid off within a half hour… Continue Reading
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Laid Off: Happy Holidays to You
Since news of my layoff from my employer on December 10th, I’ve had a number of people remark how cruel this was, especially since it was done with the end of the year holiday season right around the corner. But, if you are going to layoff people to immediately cut costs, it makes no sense… Continue Reading
The Sun Returns
Technically, the winter solstice is merely when the sun in the Northern hemisphere is absent the longest with the next day providing more sunlight. It is the turning of the wheel, so to speak, to a new part of the year. The winter solstice has always been my favorite day of winter. It is because… Continue Reading
Laid Off — an update
Just an update to my Laid Off — a new journey begins week. After both my wife and I were laid off, my brother-in-law (who lives with us in the “brother-in-law” unit of our house) experienced his own life-changing moment. In the words of my wife, Kate: Ok, so as most of you know, I… Continue Reading
The Review, 2008
2008 was a tulmultuous year for most everyone. Layoffs, recession, changes in income, how work is done and how we approached opportunities changed in 2008. We were forced to struggle more and finally decided that change was needed. Here’s what I’m thankful for in 2008: A new President here in the United States. If 30%… Continue Reading