I thought it would be an appropriate time to share New York magazine’s “Cheap Living Guide” with everyone, since everyday I’m trying to find a new way to spend less and not starve to death/look hideously poor. As a side note, I must admit it has been a tough transition abandoning my biweekly pedicures at Sunny’s nail [...]
January 25, 2009
Check This Out!
Someone forwarded me this great article on CNN/Fortune online about 20 corporations that are hiring right now. They are all part of Fortune’s 2009 list of the “100 Best Companies To Work For” as well. In the “100 Best” article you can sort the data by numerous factors (ie: size, growth, good workplace for women, etc) and [...]
January 25, 2009
Inspirational Tidbit of the Day
I know it’s easy to get all down on yourself about being unemployed and everything, but I’m beginning to believe that maybe it will work out in the long run. I have to keep reminding myself that this is an opportunity to move away from a job I was bored to tears at and try [...]
January 25, 2009
Email: You’re Redundant. Now Get The F Out!
After the news broke that Microsoft would be eliminating 5,000 jobs , the first large scale job cuts in the company’s 34-year history, comes word that those hard-working techies were abruptly told to leave via email! According to Valleywag, 1,400 employees were sent “self destructing” pink slips this week informing them of their immediate position elimination. The [...]
January 25, 2009
How NOT to Get Laid Off: Look Busy
Looking busy always work well when your boss is passing by your desk. Workers are trying even harder to look busy to avoid losing their jobs: But now, when business is verrry slow and the possibility of layoffs icily real, looking busy is no joke. The New York Times explains here.
January 25, 2009
Comfort for White-Collar Unemployed
I’ve never made six figures, but I think it would be quite traumatizing to go from making a high salary to living off of tiny unemployment benefits. White-collar unemployment support groups are popping all over the United States lately, offering support from people going through the same thing, creating networks of friends who can offer [...]
January 25, 2009
Recession Etiquette with Peggy Post
How do you treat a laid-off colleague? Should you still tip at restaurants? How do you tell your hairdresser you can no longer afford her services? Peggy Post, the granddaughter of the grand dame of etiquette experts, Emily Post, offers recession etiquette advice here.
January 25, 2009
The Great Flight—to Job Security
Investment bankers are joining smaller firms with less pay but accompanying employment guarantees, academics are heading to community colleges, where enrollment is on the rise and furloughed paper mill workers are heading towards prospects in truck driving and welding. The New York Times reports on employees who are trying to find jobs that will carry [...]
