Several have asked about my silence this month. What have I been up to? Where have I been? Why am I so quiet?
Quite frankly, I’ve been pursuing a dream. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Layoffs’
Reinventing Mary!
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
The New Face of Desperation
Monday, June 29th, 2009To say the least, these are disconcerting economic times. Unemployment is at record highs and continuing to rise. Long-term unemployment is at a level which has not been seen since 1948. Businesses and individuals have pulled in their horns, understandably so, and cut back on spending. (more…)
The “EX” Generation
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009I recently read a Boston Herald article about the high unemployment rate for new college graduates. According to the article, and numerous others as well, employers are hiring 22% fewer new college graduates than in the past. (more…)
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009How many times have we asked a child this question? What do you want to be when you grow up? A fireman! Nurse! Teacher! Ballerina! Train wild lions in the circus! Build houses on the moon! (more…)
Update to Mad As Hell: Is Recession Reversing Gender Roles In Your House?
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009The ABC newscast, Recession Prompts Gender Role Reversal, has certainly sparked quite a bit of interest. I’ve received multiple emails on this topic with wonderful comments. (more…)
Mad as Hell
Monday, May 4th, 2009
I am normally a fairly laid back person. I’m known to be even-tempered – calm – happy – easy to get along with – helpful – pleasant. But right now, I am angry! As a matter of fact, quite frankly, I’m mad as hell! (more…)
You Are the Weakest Link
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009“Mary, you are the Weakest Link!”
Those were not the words used but those are the words that my heart heard when my manager told me that I’d been “selected” to participate (as it if were a garden party or great prize that I’d just won) in the upcoming “resource action.” (more…)
Men Over 50 Appeal for Work!
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009Painting Your Hair
Thursday, April 16th, 2009In my “night life,” (you know, the life that happens after you put in your 14-hour day and finally get to go home and before you log back in on the computer to work another couple of hours before you finally get to sleep) I am a closet musician. Whether by sheer dumb luck, persistence or the fact that I fell at their knees and promised to (more…)
Perception Versus Reality
Sunday, April 12th, 2009Perception Versus Reality - The Poll Results are In!
I asked the question earlier whether or not Corporate America really targets older workers during times of layoffs. (See Is 50 the New 30?) I certainly seem to know a disproportionate number of displaced “older” workers. Please note that I use the term “older” very loosely (more…)