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Why Finding a ‘Silver Lining’ to Unemployment Makes It Easier to Land Your Next Job

Why Finding a ‘Silver Lining’ to Unemployment Makes It Easier to Land Your Next Job

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If you are out-of-work, I recommend you find a ‘silver lining’ to your situation. In particular, find something you wouldn’t be able to do if you are working full-time. Make it as specific as possible and something that brings you Joy. Better still if it can also be something that brings you a sense of Pride. Here are some examples of silver linings: Notice that the examples on the right are all items that you can tell whether you have…

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Unemployment a Huge Threat with Hellish Sleep Disorder

Unemployment a Huge Threat with Hellish Sleep Disorder

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I prefer to look at it as deliberately not bothering to participate in capitalism rather than saying, “I’m unemployed”. It makes me feel like I’ve got a measure of agency in the fact that I’ve not had a “real” job in about five years. I had lost my last “real” job like so many others, ultimately because of an awful sleep disorder that at times is a mild inconvenience and at others a living hell with a combination of the…

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On Mental Health and Being Unemployed

On Mental Health and Being Unemployed

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It’s no secret that there’s a stigma surrounding mental health. We talk about mental health, advocate for it, and ask for more resources, but it seems that we are fighting a long, hard battle. Depression, anxiety, PTSD – can make us feel hopeless in fighting for anything at all, as feelings of shame and guilt overcome us. We often feel shunned and we don’t believe we are worthy of help because someone else always has it way worse. I’m here…

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Can You Still Improve Your Home with Your Limited Budget?

Can You Still Improve Your Home with Your Limited Budget?

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A lot of folks who are out-of-work would like to use the time to improve their home. But…. out-of-work generally means you are on a tight budget. Taking on a remodeling and improvement project can definitely make your home look better, but it can also undeniably break your bank (adding stress), especially if you’re not careful. Luckily, there are many DIY projects and home improvement ideas all over the world wide web that can help you with your dilemma. Aside…

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I’m $50,000 in Debt and Reconsidering the Value of Higher Education

I’m $50,000 in Debt and Reconsidering the Value of Higher Education

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After I graduated from college, I stumbled, tripped, and smacked my face on a painful $50,000 debt bill. I went from being a young adult to a full-fledged debt payer in a matter of months.  Living paycheck-to-paycheck in the hospitality industry is a whirlwind you feel like you’ll never get ahead of, especially when you have two degrees.  I worked full-time at one restaurant and picked up another job to pay off my monthly loan payments. I had enough and…

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Job Loss Prayer

Job Loss Prayer

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God, I don’t have a job.
Help me to have faith for a good future and
To be patient with myself as I grieve losing the future, I thought I was going to have. 
Remind me that you have all kinds of work in this world and my gifts are needed.
Help me to see that all life’s experiences have lessons they can teach.
When I am discouraged, lift me up.