“You CAN Begin Again,” was the sermon we heard each January from the pastor of our church. I never tired of hearing...
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Job Loss
Might lose your job? Create a digital life raft.
Nothing lasts forever. If 2020 has taught us anything, we need to get that lesson. Millions of Americans have lost...
Getting over the shock of job loss
These are strange times. Even if you feel secure in your job, it could go away. For no logical reason, and no fault of...
The magic of journaling
Last week I “graduated” from my 3-month diet experience. Since Christmas, my husband and I have focused on a...
My career, in the dumpster
We’ve been packing for our big move to a smaller house. In the process, we have to get rid of lots of stuff. So, I...
Never saw it coming…really?
I remember an Austin employer who was concerned about the optics of a 300-person layoff. This was back in the day when...
Lunch Ladies in Texas?
A job loss—even if voluntary – will often throw even the most clear-headed adult into a tizzy. Suddenly, the ego is...
Irresistible You
“I want you on my team. What will it take to get you?” A dream? Not exactly. One of my clients just got a call like...
Too old to make a career change?
Workers of all ages deserve to find career passion. Sometimes this is best achieved by leaving your job function,...
Are you wimpy or BOLD?
The economy used to have job seekers backed in a corner. With high unemployment rates and age discrimination, older...
2 coffees, 3 lunches
Losing that big contract was meant to be. I guess I needed to FEEL again the rejection, disappointment and outrage my...
Stealing the job search show
In high school, I always felt the need to be a little different. I wanted to stand out--but in a good way. So, I tried...