The impact of the pandemic and job loss is taking its toll on all Americans. Many of our citizens are experiencing anxiety, depression, high levels of stress, and substance abuse. How can me address these all-to-common responses to the debilitating effects across our nation. I have been practicing meditation for more than 40 years. I […]
In a Forbes article published this past spring, Nancy Collamer offered five strategies for finding work in these perilous times. Ms. Collamer is a nationally recognized retirement coach. Here is a summary of her approach:
Maybe not. There is ample evidence that folks are doing just that. Some are seniors, some are mid-level business professionals. They are financing their ventures by selling their life insurance, tapping into their 401s, and taking out of their investments. While most of us wouldn’t think of such a thing, these individuals are characterized by […]
Individuals lucky enough to have landed a job in these challenging times frequently find themselves feeling anxious isolated when first getting on board during a virtual workplace. In an August article in the New York Times by Allie Pogrob, she draws on the advice of various career consultants to guide newcomers.
You’ve been furloughed. Twenty million Americans have lost their jobs. You are grieving your own job loss. What to do? Take time to grieve. Job experts have said job loss rivals the loss of a loved. Take time to allow yourself to register the emotions you are experiencing. Then let go – time to move […]
This article, authored by Ashley Wilson, originally appeared on April 7, 2020 on JobCase’s Web site Being unemployed during these strange and unfamiliar times can certainly feel stressful, but you are not alone. Many members of the Jobcase community are feeling just like you. Here are some things that you can do to push yourself […]