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Freelancing without the headaches: 43 Days Since Layoff

Many moms with a fear of paperwork and billing are reluctant to try independent contracting and freelancing.
But now there’s a way to enjoy the fruits of freelancing without the pain of doing your own taxes, invoicing, etc.
Here’s what I’ve discovered … read on slacker moms.
There’s a lot of freelance and contract work out there these [...]

Unemployment Insurance Rocks! 40 Days Since Layoff

If you find yourself out of work, please take advantage of one of the best things Obama has done thus far. Apply for his expanded unemployment benefits. You will likely qualify even if you are receiving severance, and quite possibly if you were (*gasp*) fired. I’m receiving over $500/week. Hurry up and [...]

Thanks, Bloomberg! Day 35 Since Layoff

Thank you, Mike Bloomberg. What a great service your company, Bloomberg L.P., offers to users of Bloomberg Professional who lose their jobs. And it’s crazy how few people know about it!
If you are a former Bloomberg Professional user, either call their general number at 212.318.2000 (east coast)/415.912.2960 (west coast) or your former Bloomberg representative [...]

Targeted Career & Job Search Advice: I Want More! Day 29 Since Layoff

This is the sixth installment of “Diary of an Unemployed Finance Mom 2.0.” This story is real, nothing is fabricated. For the sake of her privacy, and her hopes of landing a new job, she’s going under the pseudonym, job mom 2.0. Follow her trials and tribulations on Twitter @jobmom
First the generic career advice …
There [...]

Frustrated!…and Amused: Day 19 Since Layoff

This is the fifth installment of “Diary of an Unemployed Finance Mom 2.0.” This story is real, nothing is fabricated. For the sake of her privacy, and her hopes of landing a new job, she’s going under the pseudonym, job mom 2.0. Follow her trials and tribulations on Twitter @jobmom
So I knew this day would [...]

First, I’m a Mom: Day 13 Since Layoff

This is the fourth installment of “Diary of an Unemployed Finance Mom 2.0,” laid off late last week. This story is real, nothing is fabricated. For the sake of her privacy, and her hopes of landing a new job, she’s going under the pseudonym, job mom 2.0. Follow her trials and tribulations on Twitter @jobmom
I’ve [...]

First tweet up: Day 8 since layoff

This is the third installment of “Diary of an Unemployed Finance Mom 2.0,” laid off late last week. This story is real, nothing is fabricated. For the sake of her privacy, and her hopes of landing a new job, she’s going under the pseudonym, job mom 2.0. Follow her trials and tribulations on Twitter @jobmom
Thursday: [...]

Swine flu delays job hunt: Day 6 since layoff

This is the second installment of “Diary of an Unemployed Finance Mom 2.0,” laid off late last week. This story is real, nothing is fabricated. For the sake of her privacy, and her hopes of landing a new job, she’s going under the pseudonym, job mom 2.0. Follow her trials and tribulations on Twitter @jobmom
Between [...]