Archive: March 2009
Women under 29 just as likely as men to want jobs with more responsibility
Maybe we didn't need a study to tell us this. But now the Families and Work Institute has proof. The 2008 National Study of the Changing Workforce that the Institute released last week found that for the first time in the...
What have you done for your laid-off friends lately?
Much has been written about the survivor's guilt that can plague those who have not been laid off. But rather than avoiding certain subjects (your trying day at the office, the tropical vacation you're planning) while chatting with friends and colleagues...
The 40-year-old intern: How to start at the bottom...again
I've seen a lot of recent media coverage about taking an internship in a new field at age 40, 50, and beyond. As the thinking goes, if you're out of work anyway and looking to change careers, why not get...
Easier commutes and other recession boons for balance seekers
Let's gloss right over the new state unemployment statistics released today and get to some positive news, shall we? Although it's little consolation for some, traffic congestion is down this year, presumably because of the high unemployment rate. In today's piece...
Women as breadwinners: The great American role reversal?
Speaking of households being turned upside down, you probably saw Sunday's NWjobs article about men being laid off at a far more rapid rate than women. As Patrick May of the San Jose Mercury News reports, in an increasing number...
Staying married because you can't afford a divorce right now
I saw a TV news piece last week about the current drop in divorce rates, presumably because dissatisfied spouses can't afford the legal fees, the moving costs, and the price tag of living solo right now -- especially if one...
Randy Woods writes about job-search tools, networking techniques and other tips to help you land your dream job.
Matt Youngquist based in Bellevue, is a recognized expert in career coaching, job hunting and professional networking.
Natalie Singer is a Seattle writer who covers workplace issues, work/life balance and self-employment.
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Michelle Goodman is the author of "My So-Called Freelance Life" and "The Anti 9-to-5 Guide."
Paul Anderson helps professionals in transition find their desired employment.
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