The economists tell us we are not in a recession. But if you work in media, it certainly feels like we are. Everywhere you turn another major media company is announcing large scale layoffs. Earlier this month Disney and Yahoo joined the parade. It’s one thing to read about layoffs – seven thousand at this … Continue reading Help Until It Hurts
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Hoping For A Better Past
Regrets. We all have them. Those who say they don’t either haven’t really lived or are lying. For the job seeker, especially one who is looking for the first time in many years, regret can be a smothering presence, like the in-law who came for the weekend but ended up moving in. The search process … Continue reading Hoping For A Better Past
We Are All Surfers
I originally posted this short piece about career transitions on February 24, 2020. Little did I or anyone else know at the time that a global pandemic would strike in the coming weeks and, among other things, cost millions their jobs. Sadly, the message of this post is more relevant than ever but I hope … Continue reading We Are All Surfers
Know Thyself During Your Job Search
Sadly because of the pandemic many more people are currently, or soon will be, looking for a new job. As someone going through a career transition currently, I put together a brief video to share a few thoughts on the process. I hope it's useful. Also, I want to thank everyone for reading my blog … Continue reading Know Thyself During Your Job Search
Fred Bucher 