The Amish—who are usually immune to economic downturns—are getting hit by the recession too. “Nowhere in U.S. Amish history has a down economy affected the Amish so much,” said Steven Nolt, a professor at Goshen College who has studied the Northern Indiana Amish and written books about them. “It’s a pivotal time for them.” If [...]
June 15, 2009
New York Pink Slip Party Alert
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 Time: Doors: 7PM, Show: 8PM Phone: 7182228500 Venue: Galapagos Art Space When a Job Fair takes the Night Stage with a glass of Sangria! Looking for work in New York City? We can help! You’re invited to an evening of skill sharpening, social networking, and drinks! Put on your power smile [...]
June 15, 2009
It Doesn’t Matter if You’re Young or Old
Older workers may remain unemployed longer, but younger workers ages 25-34 have the highest unemployment rate. What gives? Is anybody immune?
June 15, 2009
Are You Living Your “Fantasy?”
Laid-off MBAs who are happier now than when they worked on Wall Street Reply to: job-mujp3-1218438026@craigslist.org Date: 2009-06-12, 3:28PM EDT Seeking: MBAS who got laid off and are now living their fantasy or happier or doing something more personally rewarding for an entertaining news piece. Please send us a brief description of your situation and [...]
June 15, 2009
Upside to Unemployment
You don’t have the desire to stab your boss with a kitchen knife. A 37-year-old Illinois man was just sentenced to 40 years in the click because he fatally stabbed his boss after a bad job review. So you might be poor and starving but at least you don’t have to work for a hideous [...]
