Positive Attitude

Should You Return to the Company that Laid You Off?

When you were first laid off or furloughed, you might have felt that you would do anything to have your job back. But time has passed, you’ve been turned down for other positions and the bank account is thin. Suddenly … Continue reading →

Working From Home

Maybe a couple of years ago, working from home seemed relaxing and perhaps easier. You could wear sweatpants and play with the dog in between assignments. And it might have seemed like you could avoid office politics too. Enter COVID-19 … Continue reading →

Job Search in the Time of Covid-19

With the Covid-19 pandemic all around us, the natural reaction to this sort of crisis might be to curl up in a corner with a book or your iPad, watch TV, eat snacks and decide that you’ll think about your … Continue reading →

In Case You Are Downsized or Experience a Layoff…

Were you recently downsized out of your job? Here are some tips on how to handle a layoff and move forward: Take a little time to relax and get support from those close to you. Some clients take a brief … Continue reading →

The Job of Managing Your Career

Remember when you could reasonably expect your job to be relatively permanent? You might even keep it until you retired at 65 with a gold watch! Your boss and the company pretty much managed your career. Lay-offs, downsizing, right sizing, … Continue reading →