I created Unemploymentville after I was out of work in late 2013 and early 2014. That time included me receiving 2 job offers that were later cancelled after I accepted them. I found being out of work was pretty crushing emotionally. I wanted people to have a place to both commiserate and share ideas for how to navigate through Unemployment. I didn’t want to offer career advice because there were already plenty of books on how to job hunt, including…
Hi, I’ve thought about you a lot since I heard you lost your job, but hesitated to send advice, worried that I might come across as a know-it-all. And yet… having run Unemploymentville for over 5 years now, I do have some ideas that might help you. Know that these suggestions are my ‘two cents’, take them or leave them, and we’re still friends either way. First, about mindset: Some people are thinking it’s futile to look for a job…
Airing Sunday December 17th on Business Talk Radio with Jim Campbell, I spoke with Jim about my own experiences, the birth of Unemploymentville.com and Escape from Unemploymentville. We were joined by John Fugazzie of Neighbors Helping Neighbors fame and Stephanie Brown. If you came from that interview to check out the site or learn more about the book, WELCOME and thanks!