Tag Archives: Recession

Fiscal Crises Threaten Europe’s Generous Benefits

Posted on May 26, 2010 by

Spain is cutting assistance payments for disabled people by 300 million euros ($375 million) and did away with a three-year-old bonus of 2,500 euros ($3,124.25) per new baby. It also has proposed hiking the retirement age for men from 65 to 67. Continue reading →

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From Chanel To Franchise Owner

Posted on April 12, 2010 by

Career Change: Chanel Cosmetics to Home Surface Refinishing Franchise Owner

“. . . [N]o more suits and pantyhose. Those corporate formal days are gone! I wear jeans to work and love my life.” How did you know it was time to Change Careers?
It was no longer a challenge. I wanted something of my own to be passionate about. Continue reading →

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I Am A Talk Radio Host

Posted on March 3, 2010 by

What is your new career?

Talk Radio Host. Now also author of “Secrets of A Jewish Mother,” with my sister Jill Zarin and my mother Gloria Kamen.

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Coming Soon To How I Changed Careers

Posted on March 2, 2010 by

We just launched the new entrepreneur / career changer’s series with James Wingfield who started his own law firm. There is more to come. How about a cellular biologist turned musician.? An attorney who is now a radio host. Someone … Continue reading →

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I Started My Own Law Firm

Posted on March 1, 2010 by

I was absolutely miserable working in a law firm. The funny thing is as long as I can remember all I ever wanted in a career was my own business, and when I began thinking about law school, I always imagined working in my own small law firm. The trouble was there was this thing getting in the way – my paycheck. My paycheck was probably the only thing I really liked about working at that firm. It was sort of an addiction – a fix every other Thursday. Then February 2009 happened. Law firm layoffs were everywhere in the news, and I was one of those statistics. I actually was not surprised – one of the partners with whom I shared a printer left a memo on the printer that I accidentally stapled to a pleading I was preparing (good thing I gave it a proof read before I submitted it to the Court). Knowing in advance was good. I was able to have my moment of stress ahead of time and just deal with moving on Continue reading →

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Sobering News About Unemployment: The New Poor

Posted on February 22, 2010 by

This story hits close to home. Literally. Thsi town is near my home in Southern California. From the New York Times/ NewYorkTimes.com The New Poor Millions of Unemployed Face Years Without Jobs // // // BUENA PARK, Calif. — Even … Continue reading →

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Consumer Activist: You Are Ralph Nader and Eddie Murphy

Posted on January 31, 2010 by

The chef would not “allow” any changes. I assumed I misunderstood. We were not under time pressure. He just wouldn’t make any changes at all. What made it worse is that I received this via email and then the staff did not follow up with me by phone or email. Basically, in my opinion, the said, “eat what we decide for you or choose another menu.” My response amounted to “kiss my ass. I’m not spending that kind of money in this economy and being treated so poorly, so keep your empty private dining room, unopened wine, and wait staff while I go to the competition.” Continue reading →

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Facebook Chat About Changing Careers

Posted on January 31, 2010 by

Lat week I had a fun chat with a friend from college. After much virtual “lol” laughter about events and drama from the past we caught up on the exciting things we are doing now.  She mentioned how her husband … Continue reading →

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Bitter Lawyer

Posted on January 12, 2010 by

Looking for a reason to change careers. Check out the videos on Bitterlawyer.com, and purchase something, anything from TravertineSpa.com. Save me from “The Firm.” Continue reading →

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Slash Your Personal, Business and Cell Phone Costs

Posted on January 11, 2010 by

The company behind the magicJack, the cheap Internet phone gadget that’s been heavily promoted on TV, has made a new version of the device that allows free calls from cell phones in the home, in a fashion that’s sure to draw protest from cellular carriers.

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