Comments on: Unemployed? Are You Rocking or Are You Rolling?

By: Living a Simple Life

Living a Simple Life — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:58:55 +0000

[...] we Americans may never be forced to make such radical life style changes, many have lost jobs and been forced to a lesser standard of living. Is this you? How are you handling your new [...]

By: joeplemon

joeplemon — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:29:25 +0000

Arthur,
That is an amazing statistic…90 percent chance of losing job in the next twenty years if you are under 30. I realize people think, “It won’t happen to me.” But it really does happen, as you well know.

Other readers: Listen to what Arthur is saying!

By: Arthur @ FinancialBondage.org

Arthur @ FinancialBondage.org — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:09:21 +0000

Happened to me in 2003 when I lost my job, pre Dave Ramsey days. I was not ready. Had tons of debt and payments and NO money. Like most Americans today.

If you are under 30 years old, your odds of being fired or laid off in the next 20 years is 90 percent!

Getting debt free and saving money and being prepared for life’s emergencies is really important.

By: Overcome Adversity & Difficulties

Overcome Adversity & Difficulties — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:09:15 +0000

[...] kinds of adversities have you faced? 10% of you are currently unemployed. 50% of you who have been married have also been divorced. Many have been through bankruptcy or [...]

By: Mothering21

Mothering21 — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:01:34 +0000

[...] mutual respect. Parents: put yourself in your child’s shoes; this time in his life is traumatic. Being unemployed is tough for anyone’s self esteem, but moving back home can cause him to feel like a failure. [...]

By: Boomerang Kids

Boomerang Kids — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:45:06 +0000

[...] put yourself in your child’s shoes; this time in his life is traumatic. Being unemployed is tough for anyone’s self esteem, but moving back home can cause him to feel like a failure. [...]

By: joeplemon

joeplemon — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:55:56 +0000

Ryan,
Yes, being out of work can become depressing. Especially, as you say, when peoples’ jobs are their identities. I like the way you have activities to focus on and how you are stretching yourself to keep learning. My guess is that, by staying active, you will discover some new paths toward success that you never dreamed were out there.

The only way to steer a bicycle is to keep it moving.

By: Ryan @ Planting Dollars

Ryan @ Planting Dollars — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:35:14 +0000

Being without work is really depressing, I’ve been there. I actually put myself there a week ago as well when I quit. However, it’s nice to always have some side projects to focus on so you feel like you’re always working towards something positive. I do this by writing, working on websites, and staying physically active. For many their job is their purpose, so when they lose their job they lose their purpose, kinda sad.
Ryan @ Planting Dollars´s last blog ..Seeds of Knowledge 2.5.10

By: Personal Finance Buzz

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Carnival of Personal Finance #242 : Carnival of Personal Finance — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:13:21 +0000

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