My Review of Mealtime Magic: Delicious Dinners in Half the Time
Nicole Pyles I’ve never reviewed a cookbook before and this was a perfect one to start me off! Lately, I’ve really been having to scrimp, save, and budget for mealtime. I couldn’t…
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Submit Your Unemployment Story
I want to hear your unemployment stories. So, send me an email and tell me your work woes, your struggles, your inspirational moments. I want to hear them. It doesn’t…
My Review of Mrs. Renfro’s Salsa
For me, the fall and winter season is the best time of year to have some of my favorite foods. I can actually use the oven without dreading the heat…
An Ode to the Unemployed by Michelle Baker
Over- and under- qualified, and everything in between, If I enter my job history one more time, I might just break my screen. I’ve cleaned behind the dryer, I’ve scoured…
Finding a Job, Like Winning the Lottery – An Unemployment Story
I was humbled to receive this email from someone who named themselves “Peace.” This is an unemployment story from somewhere all the way across the globe from me. To know…
It’s Monday Again… An Anonymous Unemployment Story
I think so many of you who are unemployed can relate to this unemployment story. The rest of this post will be anonymous and I thank the contributor for sharing…
The Job Applicant Hierarchy – Who Really Gets the Job? [by Marc Shaeffer]
Overall, the job market is getting better. Slowly getting better, that is. Personally, I’ve been having more job interviews in the last 6 months than anytime time period since I…
5 Reasons Why Employers Repost the Same Job
Have you ever responded to a job posting that later got reposted? Or worse yet, after the second round of interviews, you find out that the job you are interviewing…
The Perils of a Poorly Written Job Posting [A Guest Post by Marc Schaefer]
I find it infuriating when a job seeker, such as myself, spends a great deal of time and energy crafting a resume and cover letter to match a poorly written…
The Reality of Being Unemployed at 58 – An Anonymous Unemployment Story
I was so glad for the opportunity to publish this article about being unemployed at 58 years old. This is not only a post about the struggles, but an inspiring…