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Have you ever been laid off as part of your company's 'down sizing?'

Asked by VictoriaB 2 Answers»

I was just laid off in May due to a reduction in force as they put it. I had been working for the company for almost 16 years. Didn't see it coming...

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What are the industries that are growing right now?

Asked by letitgo 1 Answer»

Healthcare!! Anything in the medical industry is a wise choice right now. Healthcare is one of the only industries that is continuing to grow as others...

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How do you determine transferable skills across industries ?

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Some of my best jobs and new skills sharpened were doing consulting work. At times I even took a pay cut on the condition that the work was on a "term...

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The grief process and job change

Asked by Evelyn 2 Answers»

Hello, Yes, it was for I also went through the same situation and was terminated 1 mo ago.I was with with this company for 5 years. I was a good worker...

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I am newly divorced. Soon both of my children will be in college...

Asked by greear 1 Answer»

It sounds like you have two things to tackle now or in the near future—a new place to live and a new job. I'm guessing you want or need to move from...

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Are there economy-proof jobs?

Asked by bstarr 1 Answer»

my mother is a nurse and I've watched her work all my life. she has always had a job (sometimes 2 or 3 -- not sure that's so good :)

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We want YOUR job loss story

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I really enjoy this website. It has helped me through some dark days. I worked for the same company for 35 years. Boy, what a shock when I became a...

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