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Flexjobs Review – My Opinion on Whether the Subscription is Worth It

Flexjobs Review – My Opinion on Whether the Subscription is Worth It

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A friend knew I was looking for remote work and suggested that I check out Flexjobs, the new go-to site for “flexible, hybrid, or work-from-home job searching.” Initially, I was not a fan of this idea at all. Why would I want to add another cost to my financial dilemma? I’m looking to get paid not pay out. But…. I realized there was an advantage to it being a paid subscription. Because it added urgency and an importance to the…

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Definition of Unemployment: the State of being without a job when you want one
Unemploymentville Gossip: Where have I been hiding? And why am I back??

Unemploymentville Gossip: Where have I been hiding? And why am I back??

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So you haven’t seen or heard much from me recently. Why is that? The truth is I have a job now and I was working a lot of extra hours.   Is that rude? When people who are working too many hours complain about it to someone who is unemployed? What do you think? It kind of feels like it’s rude to me, but yet… NOT talking about what is going on in your life because your friend has a…

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Things to See and Do in Unemploymentville: Listen to Music and Dance

Things to See and Do in Unemploymentville: Listen to Music and Dance

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Music can change my mood faster than almost anything.  The music I choose depends on whether I am seeking a) a more peaceful feeling b) to brighten a sour mood c) to energize myself d) find my fighting spirit e) all of the above I still have a Playlist I created for “the final day”.  Since we were given advance notice of our impending layoff, there was the day we were to come in, collect any final belongings and have…

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Unemployment, Depression and Animals

Unemployment, Depression and Animals

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Three Keys to Cutting Costs While Waiting for a ‘REAL JOB’ You tear open the envelope and stare down at your horse boarding bill for the month. Your eyes widen, the envelope flutters to the ground, and you put your face in your hands. You haven’t had the strength to announce to the world that you’ve just lost your job, and if you don’t hustle, you’re soon going to lose your horse. This is exactly what I experienced when I…

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First Aid for Job Loss – Super Simple Steps to Take When You Lose a Job

First Aid for Job Loss – Super Simple Steps to Take When You Lose a Job

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Here are 3 simple steps I recommend if you’ve lost a job. Step 1) Write 3 to 5 Qualities Where You Shine (that have some value in workplace). Be honest with yourself. This is not a time to be modest. This isn’t a time to worry about what someone else will think if they see the list you make. There are some traits, some talents that you have that not everyone does. Write those down. My list: – Smart –…

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Letter to Unemployed Friend
Letter (and Hope) to the Out-of-Work during this Crisis

Letter (and Hope) to the Out-of-Work during this Crisis

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Hi, I’ve thought about you a lot since I heard you lost your job, but hesitated to send advice, worried that I might come across as a know-it-all. And yet… having run Unemploymentville for over 5 years now, I do have some ideas that might help you. Know that these suggestions are my ‘two cents’, take them or leave them, and we’re still friends either way. First, about mindset: Some people are thinking it’s futile to look for a job…

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