Comments on: Unemployed or In-Between Jobs? 4 Ways to Keep Moving and Grooving

By: Penny Stock Blog

Penny Stock Blog — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:31:02 +0000

I see no solution to the dire job situation. I believe that it will worsen. Think about this even in the very best of times companies were in some cases very unwilling to give decent raises and benifits. Now we have a situation where they don't even need all the personal they have now. In a environment like today a company can easily get away without giving raises or even offering benifits in many cases. Earnings of fortune 500 companies are at record levels. The problem is not that most companies are unable to compensate their employees fairly its that they just choose not to do so.

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Freedom Fund – It Gives Me Freedom | Well-Heeled, with a mission — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:18:12 +0000

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By: SimplyForties

SimplyForties — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:52:00 +0000

I chose adventure and sold my house, moved 2,000 miles away from my home of 31 years and took a job caretaking a small farm. Things couldn’t be better! It’s all in how you look at it!

By: Megan

Megan — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:23:34 +0000

I think all the things that you are doing to stay motivated are great. I love that you are branching out and trying new things (tango? sounds like a blast!). I really like the idea of a “No Excuses – You’re Unemployed!” list a pp mentioned.

By: Foxie | CarsxGirl

Foxie | CarsxGirl — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:28:23 +0000

The last time I was unemployed, it drove me crazy… It was nice to have time, but became too much for me eventually. Anyhow, I’ve all but forgotten the feeling of having too much time.

Lately, I’ve been contemplating doing this sort of thing. The switching jobs type thing. My current “college” job has zero to do with my major, and I’m worried about finding a job in my chosen field. (Got a ways to go before I graduate, so things should be looking better by then.) I’m thinking it’s time to find an internship one of these days…. Even if I have to either quit or severely reduce my current job’s hours. (Is it sad that I don’t want to quit because I really like my boss?? Plus I’d be hard to replace.) Of course, I’m too concerned about the “what ifs” to do any of it as of yet……… But I have to figure it out, if I’d like to study abroad. Running out of time for that.

Sorry for the long comment, I tend to write out long trains of thought brought on by something…. >_> Bad habit.

By: AllieInTheCity

AllieInTheCity — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:31:15 +0000

Great post!! I fall into the ‘in-between ops’ catergory right now too and I totally agree that even when you’re job-free it’s still important to stay engaged! I have a big interview tomorrow so fingers crossed… On another note, good to see another salsa loving blogger! I have yet to try tango but love, love to go salsa dancing.

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:32:53 +0000

Good for you! When I was unemployed, I took lots of walks (sort of), joined Curves, cooked/baked more, cleaned my apartment…mostly boring things, but in 4.5 months, I did almost everything on my “No Excuses – You’re Unemployed” list.

Keep the motivation up, and tell us all about it!

By: FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com

FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:06:48 +0000

TRAVEL TRAVEL TRAVEL!!! is on my agenda. And getting other things done I promised I’d do…

I’ve been to NYC, Chicago, Boston, Portugal and now going all around Asia

By: debt challenger

debt challenger — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:22:24 +0000

Great ways to stay motivated. I have flagged this in reader as one of my favorites. Also, just wanted to add to the foreign languages option a website my friend in D.C told me about. It is called MeetUp. I think the web address is the name .com of course but, I have joined the Crochet group here and it is great and FREE. You may want to explore that avenue as well.

Glad to know you are keeping yourself busy. I read your blog religiously and I know you won’t be out of work for long. You are highly intelligent. I know there is something better out there for you.