NOT YET Downsized? Time to PLAN AHEAD.
You MAY be Next.
This economy has birthed many survivors and many who have not yet survived. Many factors may be contributors to this cause. Education, financial preparation, life changes and styles and above all the ability and want to change.
Many talk shows are touching on the tweaking of lifestyles and things persons have omitted as a result of the purse pinch. I have included some links for your reading pleasure.
http://www.oprah.com/index
http://ellen.warnerbros.com/
cnn
Larry king live
To re-adapt to the cruel world in which we live pick up a book entitled: The Pink Slip- HR Secrets for the Diosplaced Worker. This book has many tips and secrets from an HR Professional that can/will aide you in your plight. www.createspace.com OR www.amazon.com.http://www.amazon.com/Pink-Slip-Resources-Secrets-Displaced
To assist you in the adjusting process, of being Pink Slipped I would recommend
http://www.amazon.com/Strategies-Coping-Job-Loss-Fear/dp/B0028AEA1A
Until tomorrow.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Listen to Their Crying
They may be unseen by most...but they should not be unheard. I was reading a news segment on the Children during a recession. To follow please click on : http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/earlyshow/main500202.shtml.
This piece really pulled at my heart strings. In a world where the richest, loudest voices are the major ones that are heard its' sometimes hard to listen to the still, small voices. The unemployment pools do not reflect their pain. The recession statistics do not gather their data.
But we must listen, look and apply what they are trying so desperately to say. I think this writer goatherd most on their hurt, despair and the need for change. I hope that this audience similarly, if nothing else results in the above- listens to the small voices around them.
They should not be unheard.
This piece really pulled at my heart strings. In a world where the richest, loudest voices are the major ones that are heard its' sometimes hard to listen to the still, small voices. The unemployment pools do not reflect their pain. The recession statistics do not gather their data.
But we must listen, look and apply what they are trying so desperately to say. I think this writer goatherd most on their hurt, despair and the need for change. I hope that this audience similarly, if nothing else results in the above- listens to the small voices around them.
They should not be unheard.
The H.R. Corner: Ellen, Oprah, Tyra, Kelly and Michelle---A Common Thread
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/16/us/politics/16text-michelle.html
http://search.telepixtv.com/search?output=xml_no_dtd&sort=date%3AD%3AL%3Ad1&client=ellen&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF-8&proxystylesheet=ellen&site=ellen&btnG=Google%2BSearch&entqr=0&ud=1&q=ellem+and+stimulus+
http://search.telepixtv.com/search?output=xml_no_dtd&sort=date%3AD%3AL%3Ad1&client=ellen&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF-8&proxystylesheet=ellen&site=ellen&btnG=Google%2BSearch&entqr=0&ud=1&q=ellem+and+stimulus+
Ellen, Oprah, Tyra, Kelly and Michelle---A Common Thread
The HR Corner applauds the women of tomorrow. The women with whom success is eminent, but not through anyone called luck, instead through blood sweat tears and lots of faith. Though in no particular order this HR corner pauses, for a brief moment in the world to take its hat off to you. Smiling brightly as we soak in the success and positive leadership that you have embodied.
During this recession you all have given back to your communities, environment and consumers with your heart and soul. Many of you above have held closely the grace and kindness of queens in your own right.
Past years has seen you fight your way to to the top. Many could chastise the very facts of your existence, echoing the cries of many jealous men of whom you have had to work four times as hard as they also held the critics in the palm of their hands.
This is a salute to you all--
During this recession you all have given back to your communities, environment and consumers with your heart and soul. Many of you above have held closely the grace and kindness of queens in your own right.
Past years has seen you fight your way to to the top. Many could chastise the very facts of your existence, echoing the cries of many jealous men of whom you have had to work four times as hard as they also held the critics in the palm of their hands.
This is a salute to you all--
Monday, May 11, 2009
Gut Reaction
Things in everyday News will give you a GUT Reaction. What is your initial action when hearing/reading news? Do you panic? Do you breathe a sigh of relief? Does one type of news cause you to rest easier while another causes distress?
Below are some simple news blogs. Take a few minutes and read at least two or three. Write down your initial reaction (prior to reading). After completing the entire read summarize your thoughts. Was your initial reaction in line with the facts? Were you judgmental? Did you impatiently scan the piece and discarded the remainder with disgust?
Whatever your reaction and responses understand that this is a exert from your life. How do you handle stress in your daily life? Are you quick to judge and dismiss without the entire picture? Do you write things down (mental checklist is ok), plan them out, re-think them, then react accordingly. Do you gather the facts, then plan the best approach? What is your GUT REACTION when life throws you a curve ball. Improve on it---you may start today.
GM Will Stay in Detroit
http://news.google.com/news/
Swine Flu Downgraded
http://uk.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUKTRE54A38I20090511
Employment on the Rise Again? Signs of Improvement
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/08/AR2009050800394.html?nav=rss_business
Budget Deficit to GROW this year to 1.84 Trillion
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-na-obama-deficit12-2009may12,0,4927906.story
Below are some simple news blogs. Take a few minutes and read at least two or three. Write down your initial reaction (prior to reading). After completing the entire read summarize your thoughts. Was your initial reaction in line with the facts? Were you judgmental? Did you impatiently scan the piece and discarded the remainder with disgust?
Whatever your reaction and responses understand that this is a exert from your life. How do you handle stress in your daily life? Are you quick to judge and dismiss without the entire picture? Do you write things down (mental checklist is ok), plan them out, re-think them, then react accordingly. Do you gather the facts, then plan the best approach? What is your GUT REACTION when life throws you a curve ball. Improve on it---you may start today.
GM Will Stay in Detroit
http://news.google.com/news/
Swine Flu Downgraded
http://uk.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUKTRE54A38I20090511
Employment on the Rise Again? Signs of Improvement
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/08/AR2009050800394.html?nav=rss_business
Budget Deficit to GROW this year to 1.84 Trillion
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-na-obama-deficit12-2009may12,0,4927906.story
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Your BailOut Package
Whether you are employed through the realms of a financial institution, mortgage company, real estate proper, stock and other mutual interests, retail or wholesale, the recession and resulting downsizing has hit very close to your area.
What's your Plan B? How have you adapted to the recent crunch on family activities, excursions cut short, and tightening of the old wallet/purse strings? The obvious has been to play it safe and stay where you can. Learn to eat out only when necessary, partake in the world of, dare i say it, "coupon cutting."
There is a wonderful world of survivors out there that have succumbed to this adaptation. YOU too can be counted among them if you learn these simple techniques. In the personal world, the first goal is to ensure that your significant other is on board with your plans. If the plan is to eat out less, skip a few Broadway plays for some off Broadway performances, they are just as awesome but cost much less. This blog was very instrumental to me. http://wdef.com/news/best_saving_tips/05/2009
The second item of interest in in your financial life. UPdate that resume, keep apprised of the educational and OJT (on the job experience) needed for the next, or parallel level of your position. The Pink Slip- has awesome ideas and examples to improve resumes, cover letters and market employees of all tenure and stature. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=pink+slip+&x=0&y=0
What's your Plan B? How have you adapted to the recent crunch on family activities, excursions cut short, and tightening of the old wallet/purse strings? The obvious has been to play it safe and stay where you can. Learn to eat out only when necessary, partake in the world of, dare i say it, "coupon cutting."
There is a wonderful world of survivors out there that have succumbed to this adaptation. YOU too can be counted among them if you learn these simple techniques. In the personal world, the first goal is to ensure that your significant other is on board with your plans. If the plan is to eat out less, skip a few Broadway plays for some off Broadway performances, they are just as awesome but cost much less. This blog was very instrumental to me. http://wdef.com/news/best_saving_tips/05/2009
The second item of interest in in your financial life. UPdate that resume, keep apprised of the educational and OJT (on the job experience) needed for the next, or parallel level of your position. The Pink Slip- has awesome ideas and examples to improve resumes, cover letters and market employees of all tenure and stature. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=pink+slip+&x=0&y=0
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Diversify Your Funds
It's already May of 2009. The above topic should be one in the foremost thought of most in the world. Retirement funds, college funds and "fun monies," have all but vanished in most accounts. The stable economy has all but vanished.
The new age of reinvention has dawned. It is time to diversify yourself. Engage in other activities that can similarily yield income. In the begining it may be much smaller that your current occupation, however, with some tendering and nurturing, it can be done.
Explore what those options are through, The Pink Slip-HR Secrets for the Downsized/Displaced or veteran Employee. It can be purchased on https://www.createspace.com OR amazon.com
The new age of reinvention has dawned. It is time to diversify yourself. Engage in other activities that can similarily yield income. In the begining it may be much smaller that your current occupation, however, with some tendering and nurturing, it can be done.
Explore what those options are through, The Pink Slip-HR Secrets for the Downsized/Displaced or veteran Employee. It can be purchased on https://www.createspace.com OR amazon.com
Monday, May 4, 2009
Pink Slip Parties
The new year has warranted crafty ideas for survival. One such idea stemmed from much needed networking that was the root of career fairs but, in recent years has been lost on procedures and "best practices."
The premise of such parties assist person in meeting a more social affair. This said, it also includes socializing the way it was meant to occur...one on one. In this way recruiters do not have the long lines and bureaucratic formalities that weigh them down during the formal career fairs, rather they meet and are entertained by persons.
One book that is an awesome tool for such a party, before and after is, The Pink Slip, Secrets for the Displaced Worker.
This book is an awesome tool and can be purchased on amazon.com or https://www.createspace.com.
Increase your visibility in the war for employment.
The premise of such parties assist person in meeting a more social affair. This said, it also includes socializing the way it was meant to occur...one on one. In this way recruiters do not have the long lines and bureaucratic formalities that weigh them down during the formal career fairs, rather they meet and are entertained by persons.
One book that is an awesome tool for such a party, before and after is, The Pink Slip, Secrets for the Displaced Worker.
This book is an awesome tool and can be purchased on amazon.com or https://www.createspace.com.
Increase your visibility in the war for employment.
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