Comments on: How 8 months of Unemployment Turned out to be a Blessing in Disguise http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/04/05/how-8-months-of-unemployment-turned-out-to-be-a-blessing-in-disguise/ the blog for ambitions young professional women. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:08:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Educating through Unemployment | My viewpoints on my choice of subjects http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/04/05/how-8-months-of-unemployment-turned-out-to-be-a-blessing-in-disguise/#comment-61696 Educating through Unemployment | My viewpoints on my choice of subjects Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:36:29 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2428#comment-61696 [...] speaker, read her article on what she learned, maybe she’ll write a book. Read her story HERE Previous Topic: Ginger White, the Atlanta woman who has claimed a 13-year affair with Cain, [...] [...] speaker, read her article on what she learned, maybe she’ll write a book. Read her story HERE Previous Topic: Ginger White, the Atlanta woman who has claimed a 13-year affair with Cain, [...]

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]]> By: Kristen (@KristenEJ) http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/04/05/how-8-months-of-unemployment-turned-out-to-be-a-blessing-in-disguise/#comment-10010 Kristen (@KristenEJ) Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:19:28 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2428#comment-10010 Ok, with another Kristen here, I figured I'd better distinguish myself :), I've mentioned my time being unemployed in passing on comments on other posts, but I wish I'd had this post to read in 2008 when I suffered two periods of unemployment, I probably would have built my blog more and gotten out to do more passion related stuff. I'm a cash and check card only person too, it's a great way to live, but does get tough sometimes when you get close to the end of the month and need cash. Great insights! Ok, with another Kristen here, I figured I’d better distinguish myself :) , I’ve mentioned my time being unemployed in passing on comments on other posts, but I wish I’d had this post to read in 2008 when I suffered two periods of unemployment, I probably would have built my blog more and gotten out to do more passion related stuff. I’m a cash and check card only person too, it’s a great way to live, but does get tough sometimes when you get close to the end of the month and need cash. Great insights!

]]> By: Andrea http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/04/05/how-8-months-of-unemployment-turned-out-to-be-a-blessing-in-disguise/#comment-9866 Andrea Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:03:49 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2428#comment-9866 I to was unemployed, pregnant and finishing my masters degree. I thought I was at the end of my rope. my son was 3 months old, the money was running out and I was applying for Energy Assistance to help keep my heat on through the cold Winter months. I was on the Energy Assistance website, when I thought to myself....maybe they need help? I checked their job openings and they were hiring...at that point I didn't care what the job was, I just knew I needed one! I got the job, and was so excited. During my time off I dabbled in a few things to make a few bucks, and recently started selling Dove Chocolate discoveries, which is the same great chocolate you can buy at retail stores, just on the gourmet side, with new, different and excellent products! I love the business, and for once a business I started is actually making me money instead of costing me money! I read your posts on a regular basis and I have to say, they got me through some REALLY rough times while I was out of work! thank you for that! Even though we all know the economy is at it's worst, its still comforting to know there are other real people out their struggling to make ends meet! I to was unemployed, pregnant and finishing my masters degree. I thought I was at the end of my rope. my son was 3 months old, the money was running out and I was applying for Energy Assistance to help keep my heat on through the cold Winter months. I was on the Energy Assistance website, when I thought to myself….maybe they need help? I checked their job openings and they were hiring…at that point I didn’t care what the job was, I just knew I needed one!

I got the job, and was so excited. During my time off I dabbled in a few things to make a few bucks, and recently started selling Dove Chocolate discoveries, which is the same great chocolate you can buy at retail stores, just on the gourmet side, with new, different and excellent products! I love the business, and for once a business I started is actually making me money instead of costing me money!

I read your posts on a regular basis and I have to say, they got me through some REALLY rough times while I was out of work! thank you for that! Even though we all know the economy is at it’s worst, its still comforting to know there are other real people out their struggling to make ends meet!

]]> By: Srinivas Rao http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/04/05/how-8-months-of-unemployment-turned-out-to-be-a-blessing-in-disguise/#comment-9617 Srinivas Rao Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:14:23 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2428#comment-9617 @Isao, Yeah I pretty much live for riding waves. Nothing makes me happier. As far as the resumes go, I have friends that are still doing that. I've even had one friend told me that she applied for every job on the internet. I thought that was the most extreme case. I look forward to checking out your blog. @Isao,

Yeah I pretty much live for riding waves. Nothing makes me happier. As far as the resumes go, I have friends that are still doing that. I’ve even had one friend told me that she applied for every job on the internet. I thought that was the most extreme case. I look forward to checking out your blog.

]]> By: Isao http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/04/05/how-8-months-of-unemployment-turned-out-to-be-a-blessing-in-disguise/#comment-9616 Isao Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:06:54 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2428#comment-9616 Hey Srinivas, I saw your postings occasionally on the blogosphere but never knew you loved surfin'. The part about sending resumes is a set-up for depression is spot-on. Also, I loved that you mentioned the variety of relationships you have been enjoying due to social media, among others. I second it too, as evidenced by posting a comment here :) Hey Srinivas, I saw your postings occasionally on the blogosphere but never knew you loved surfin’. The part about sending resumes is a set-up for depression is spot-on. Also, I loved that you mentioned the variety of relationships you have been enjoying due to social media, among others. I second it too, as evidenced by posting a comment here :)

]]> By: Jen http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/04/05/how-8-months-of-unemployment-turned-out-to-be-a-blessing-in-disguise/#comment-9595 Jen Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:28:40 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2428#comment-9595 Nicole, The transition went through some peaks and valleys. At first I was sure this is what I was supposed to do and I just did it. It wasn't until I had slowed down a bit and took in my surroundings that I thought, maybe I don't quite fit in here. I struggled with that feeling for about 2 years. I really thought that this was all wrong and that I should move back home. But that wasn't a realistic option considering I had bought a house here. So I stuck it out, but I changed some things around. I found a different job in a new industry (almost by accident) and that enabled me to meet new people, which is what I was missing. I actually wasn't positive I made the right choice until this year. I was homesick for a long time and it took some getting used to, but now I'm all settled in and I plan to be here for at least 10 more years... unless something else happens. I'm a huge fan of change, so I never know what could be next. Nicole,
The transition went through some peaks and valleys. At first I was sure this is what I was supposed to do and I just did it. It wasn’t until I had slowed down a bit and took in my surroundings that I thought, maybe I don’t quite fit in here. I struggled with that feeling for about 2 years. I really thought that this was all wrong and that I should move back home. But that wasn’t a realistic option considering I had bought a house here. So I stuck it out, but I changed some things around. I found a different job in a new industry (almost by accident) and that enabled me to meet new people, which is what I was missing.

I actually wasn’t positive I made the right choice until this year. I was homesick for a long time and it took some getting used to, but now I’m all settled in and I plan to be here for at least 10 more years… unless something else happens. I’m a huge fan of change, so I never know what could be next.

]]> By: Nicole Crimaldi http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/04/05/how-8-months-of-unemployment-turned-out-to-be-a-blessing-in-disguise/#comment-9533 Nicole Crimaldi Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:36:07 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2428#comment-9533 Wow that's kind of cool that you started working out because of being unemployed. I love that you took a blah situation and made it positive. Most would do the opposite! Again, I'm sure being unemployed altered your course. Would you ever consider working in an exercise/sports-related field? Not sure how long you've been here in the Windy City, but welcome! I'm convinced Chicago is the best city. I'm totally hooked! Nicole Wow that’s kind of cool that you started working out because of being unemployed. I love that you took a blah situation and made it positive. Most would do the opposite!

Again, I’m sure being unemployed altered your course. Would you ever consider working in an exercise/sports-related field?

Not sure how long you’ve been here in the Windy City, but welcome! I’m convinced Chicago is the best city. I’m totally hooked!

Nicole

]]> By: Nicole Crimaldi http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/04/05/how-8-months-of-unemployment-turned-out-to-be-a-blessing-in-disguise/#comment-9532 Nicole Crimaldi Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:32:49 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2428#comment-9532 Hey Leah! I remember you blogging about different creative things you do around the city, how you make your own thrifty Halloween costumes and "the breakup basket" you made for your friend. Thanks to your blog I did "Don't Go Over in October". Boycotting all extra for a month was definitely something I needed to do. Now that I've cut up my credit cards and only use cash, I have a really hard time saying no but I have no choice. I've noticed that it has gotten easier the more I do it. I'm also much more creative. It's become kind of fun! Hey Leah! I remember you blogging about different creative things you do around the city, how you make your own thrifty Halloween costumes and “the breakup basket” you made for your friend. Thanks to your blog I did “Don’t Go Over in October”. Boycotting all extra for a month was definitely something I needed to do.

Now that I’ve cut up my credit cards and only use cash, I have a really hard time saying no but I have no choice. I’ve noticed that it has gotten easier the more I do it. I’m also much more creative. It’s become kind of fun!

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