Wednesday, January 29, 1997, was one of those days that becomes a point of reference for the rest of life, when events are explained as…
Have you heard that novelty song from the early sixties about the reluctant cavalry member who begged to be excused from the Battle of Little…
“This is your thirty-day notice.” My young boss tilted back in his chair and stretched out his legs in front of him. “Your job is…
Even though you may not have personally heard the words “Your services are no longer needed” or “The company is downsizing” or “You’re fired,” chances…
I recognized the name as I glanced over the temporary roster for third period sophomore English. No! I spent a few moments in private ranting…
Working at an alternative high school was never on my list of short-term or long-term goals. After teaching seven years in public high school, I…
You never thought unemployment could happen to you, but here you are jobless. Rather than feel sorry for yourself, take a deep breath and…