Author Archives: Arleen Bradley

You Can Be Grateful Even If You Are Unemployed

In a few days, we will be sitting down with family and/or friends to celebrate all that we have by giving thanks.  However, if you are unemployed, you are           probably wondering what you have to give thanks for.  Well you do have a lot to be thankful for.  In this […]

Unemployment and the Holidays: Yes they can be compatible.

Believe it or not it is that time again; the time when you start thinking about the holidays ahead.  Or maybe you are trying to put it out of your mind.  But nevertheless they will be here upon you  soon. `seem to increase every year; food, family, gifts and so on.  But how do you […]

Getting Back to Your Life

Recently I polled a number of people in my job search networking support group about what they look forward to doing again when they get a job.  Although the answers varied, they had one thing in common.  People wanted to return the life they had before they were let go from their job. Some of […]

Surviving Unemployment–You are Not Alone

If you were to ask me how I survived my unemployment, I would say it was through my job search networking group. It as through the support of the people of the group that I first learned I was not alone.  I shared the same feelings of loss, grief, frustration and loneliness.  The group was […]

Conquer Interview Anxiety

Do you have test anxiety? I do, and my brother does. My brother will be taking a test soon that has the potential to change his life drastically. He recently found out that in order to keep his job, he needs to pass a crucial test. He has a very comfortable life style. He owns […]