The Downsized
 
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Date Created:
March 20, 2008
Category:
Money & Work »
Professions & Workplace Issues
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TheWaterCooler WASHINGTON, DC
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The Downsized

Finding a job after being downsized or pink-slipped can be tough, both emotionally and financially. Share your worst work trench experiences and survival tips. Read inspiring stories from job loss survivors and learn how the challenges of low self-esteem and retooling for a new job can be conquered.

See how AARP My Dream Job Contest Winner Kathryn (aka "Kalikat" is reinventing herself to become a medical assistant after being downsized two times from jobs she held in Silicon Valley.

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dds
Job hunting at 55- HORRIBLE- how is it for anybody else? — Last Post on December 18, 2008 12:00 PM EST by RebelLin
By: dds  |  Added: October 18, 2008  |  Views: 282  |  Posts: 11

Donnad01
Layed off..would like to work from home?? Any Ideas? — Last Post on November 10, 2008 04:29 PM EST by mollyj42
By: Donnad01  |  Added: October 5, 2008  |  Views: 219  |  Posts: 8

TheWaterCooler
Job Retooling and Training Resources — Last Post on October 18, 2008 11:57 AM EST by hra246
By: TheWaterCooler  |  Added: March 20, 2008  |  Views: 790  |  Posts: 1

larney49
Downsized after 11 years — Last Post on October 18, 2008 10:01 AM EST by dds
By: larney49  |  Added: May 7, 2008  |  Views: 828  |  Posts: 5

campaigners
Great Part Time Opportunities — Last Post on October 9, 2008 07:25 PM EST by Donnad01
By: campaigners  |  Added: October 8, 2008  |  Views: 94  |  Posts: 1
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Telling my story

This is my first week out of school and it's busy with personal interviews about my journey. One from an author in Oregon who's book is coming out in November and another from the local paper here where I live. It will be out next week. Both interviewers asked me to go back to my first job! Well, it takes about an hour to cover 40+ years!

Thank God for good memory, as I recall my career history starting in my early 20's.  These people are very kind as they listen to me speak about the mountaintops and valleys of my career and life. It feels a little strange to talk so much about oneself, but then that's what winning this contest is all about! Hope it touches someone!

I will keep everyone posted about my job search as there's activity in that arena too. Signing off from Sunny San Diego and I welcome  your comments!

Kalikat

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