PUGL - Professional Unemployed Gays & Lesbians is a new social group forming in the City.

We are professionals over 35 years old, building a network for camaraderie, support, and activity during our life transitions. Ideas for activities include lunches, trips to museums and exhibits, and volunteering. All of us have a spirit for organizing and contributing to the Network. It only requires a few of us to get started, don't be shy.

First event: Week of 11/9, on a day that works best for the… Continue

Sorry about the lack of posts over the past few months. I am glad to see that a community has developed on this page and people have shared some great stories about their journey through this crazy enviroment.

In May, I was hired by a small boutique firm in finance. Its not a big name shop, nor is it as glamourous as other roles I have had...but it is a great place to work with great people. I have realized the joy of working with good, like minded people. I had only worked for large corporatio… Continue

CARDSOFCHANGE.COM
A RECESSION OPPORTUNITY DATABASE AND GOOD NEWS FEED.

http://www.cardsofchange.com


There's more talent out on the streets than ever before. Brilliant people looking to reshape their country, build their career and perhaps even grow your business.

Cardsofchange is a place where the glass is always half-full. A destination where all the bad news of the day takes a back seat to stories of individual success.

Our mission is to collect… Continue

Knit one, pearl two, newly laid off AIG friend, this one's for you...

The 5 Stages of 'Severance'

Shock
Even if you have been preparing yourself mentally for months, actually getting hit with the bad news will sting like a mother. As you are guided through the HR process of finding out your individual severance package and putting your picture frames into a box, your mind shuts down while your body goes into autopilot to prevent a security guard from having to escort you out of the building.… Continue

I have mentioned this guy a bunch already on this blog, but last night I went to hear him speak in NYC. It was held in a classroom at the YMCA on 92nd St. The setting was less than ideal, as it looked like it was used as a day care room during the day, and the to say interesting crowd would be an understatement. That aside, I thought it was a very helpful lecture. Mostly, he spoke about how to get out mainstream employment and how to make money following your dreams. I have read up on a lot of t… Continue