Nearly every week I talk to someone who is REALLY eager to get the hell out of Dodge. They’re usually experienced senior executives. They want to become self-employed, and sometimes they NEED to take action because they anticipate layoffs, downsizing and their own daily frustration. So why haven’t you escaped yet? You need your benefits […]
Job Loss
“Video: Bad news or bad dream?”
It’s happened to all of us … that sinking feeling of, “What’s that all about?” Are you really going to be stuck with the bad assignment, sent off to the Middle of Nowhere or even fired? The truth is … Responding to your fear can turn a bad dream into bad news. And most likely […]
Getting Laid Off: A Documentary
I just watched a powerful movie – Lemoade – The Movie. It’s one of those documentaries where there’s no voiceover- just people talking about their experience. They’re not all young and they’re living examples of how to deal with a layoff or indeed any crisis. Two quotes: “Don’t be the person out there looking for […]
Career Planning Book Review: Career Comeback by Bradley Richardson
As a career consultant, I’m on the lookout for books to recommend to my clients, especially those faced with unexpected job loss. Career Comeback passes the test. One preliminary note: The cover refers to failed business ventures, but this topic does not appear to be covered. Publishers, not authors, usually write cover copy, so we […]
Between Jobs? Save your money by moving thoughtfully
“Norman” was experiencing sticker shock. After years of career success in the corporate world, he had accumulated a healthy nest egg. But now Norman faced a midlife career crisis. He had just learned his division would be shutting down. To keep his job, he would have to relocate to a distant part of the country. […]
Career Stress to the Max: Goldman Sachs Employee Says, “Take This Job And …’
You think you have career stress? Think again! You may have seen the news report: A Goldman Sachs manager, Greg Smith, resigned in a very public way. Before sending in his resignation letter, Smith wrote an Op-Ed piece for the New York Times, expressing his frustration with his employer. He criticized the self-serving value system […]