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February 28, 2010

Sunday Blog Brunch: My Unemployed Journey.

(Ed.Note) Welcome to our journey into the world of recession blogs! The 405 Club wants to get personal via a handful of questions with our favorite fellow bloggers who are documenting the recession and unemployment firsthand.

Joining us today is a father of 3 who was handed his first pink slip after 25 years of work, now the author of My Unemployed Journey.

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Before we chat about the blog, what will you be having for brunch?

* Huevos Rancheros

1. When were you laid off and what did you do?

* I am/was a TV Producer. I have worked in the industry since I was a freshman in college, winning five Emmy Awards.

2. When and why did you start your site?

* I started writing my blog in January 2010 after seeing Julie & Julia. As I said in my first blog, I’m not sure that movie will ever make its way into my DVD player again, but it definitely inspired me to write. After being out of work for more than a year, I was motivated by the opportunity to speak my mind. At first, the reward was just the opportunity to write but after connecting with so many people in similar situations, the reward has been sharing our stories.

3. What is your motivation to continue blogging and/or running the site?

9:00am | URL: http://www.the405club.com/post/417577898/my-unemployed-journey
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February 21, 2010

Sunday Blog Brunch: 30 and Unemployed.

Today we have the honor of chowing some grub with Sierra of 30 and Unemployed.

Before we chat about the blog, what will you be having for brunch?

*Organic oatmeal, egg white (free range) omelette with, soy sausage, extra tall double Mimosa1. When were you laid off and what did you do? Or are you employed/self-employed? If so, what do you do now?

*I QUIT (gasp!) my job in the entertainment industry one month ago. I did business development for a video production company based in Austin. I am now working part-time as a “family assistant” (think, part maid/part nanny) in Orange County, CA.

2. When and why did you start your site?

*I started my site, 30 and Unemployed, a little over a month ago, as motivation to myself and any others who have found themselves in similar life predicament. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What do I want to be when I grow up?”, now is the time to figure it out.

3. What is your motivation to continue blogging and/or running the site?

9:00am | URL: http://www.the405club.com/post/402651279/30-and-unemployed
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February 6, 2010

Sunday Blog Brunch: Corn on the Job.

rich corn on the job This week we had the opportunity to sit with Rich over at Corn on the Job.

Be sure to visit him: http://www.CornOnTheJob.com.

Thanks for joining us Rich!

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Before we chat about the blog, what will you be having for brunch?

* Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich (duh)

1. When were you laid off and what did you do? Or are you employed/self-employed? If so, what do you do now?

* I was laid off at the end of February. My company was acquired by Oracle, and me and the HR folks were let go. I went to Cancun to celebrate a week after my last day!

2. When and why did you start your site?

* The first few months of FUNemployment were definitely a great time and I was learning a lot about myself in the process. I traveled to Cancun, Key West, and spent time with family members that weren’t in the Philly area (where I’m from).

In July I realized that my mind was numbing a bit and to keep on top of my game I should start a blog. Corn On The Job was created sometime around July 12, 2009.
My blog looks at the lighter side of Career Advice, utilizing my HR and Staffing background to bring a fresh perspective.

http://www.CornOnTheJob.com

3. What is your motivation to continue blogging and/or running the site?

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January 24, 2010

Sunday Blog Brunch: The UnemployMentor.

We took a few weeks off there from our Sunday Blog Brunch to regroup and go to the gym, but now we’re back. We’re suckers for brunch deals!

This week we have the honor of sitting with The UnemployMentor, all the way from California…

Roger Jon Hyman, The UnemployMentor

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Before we chat about the blog, what will you be having for brunch?

* Chopped liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.

1. When were you laid off and what did you do? Or are you employed/self-employed? If so, what do you do now?

* Jan. 15, 2009 @10:30AM—Broadcast Television Programming Administrator for an International Media Conglomerate

2. When and why did you start your site?

* My website is http://www.theunemploymentor.com. I am TheUnemployMENTOR. My tagline is, “Why Just Look For A Job? Create One!”(TM) The inspiration came basically from the frustration and depression of experiencing job-loss. Human nature dictates that we hate change and try to replace what we had with the same; this is poor thinking today. The jobs we had are gone—period. We must be forward-thinking, creative and innovative in order to find a new niche. Life is now live and on-line; run with it! TV as we know it as a static box of varied forms of entertainment is disappearing, sadly. I have developed this website to provide employment strategies and resources in a humorous, motivational and inspirational fashion that will hopefully lead others to follow my path.

3. What is your motivation to continue blogging and/or running the site?

* It keeps me focused and busy beyond words. Vomitting resumes and cover letters into the in-boxes of Corporate America is a fraction of the battle; the response percentage is nill. My website and blog are instant—just like working in television I was able to come home and watch my work! I post and people respond. People today want instant results—nobody wants to wait around anymore to see how their doing. I have a viral topic and it makes sense to do this right now.

4. Do you think blogging or running your site will help you find a job?

*What I’m doing IS a job in itself…

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December 6, 2009

Sunday Blog Brunch: Smart Unemployment.

Today we have the honor of enjoying a lovely brunch with our friends from Smart Unemployment.

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Before we chat about the blog, what will you be having for brunch?

* 7 egg omelet please!

1. When were you laid off and what did you do? Or are you employed/self-employed? If so, what do you do now?

* I am a Human Resources consultant.

2. When and why did you start your site?

* I started Smart Unemployment after seeing a number of friends lose their jobs during the recession. Many were frustrated with the process of applying for unemployment benefits.

Two friends of mine were laid off from the same company and immediately planned to start a business. As such, the unemployment office in their state (NY) deemed them to be “self-employed” and therefore ineligible to receive benefits.

In addition, friends and acquaintances were frequently asking me about how to go about getting health insurance on their own. Having spent many hours researching individual health insurance for myself and my family a couple of years ago, I decided it would be a good idea to share this information with others.

3. What is your motivation to continue blogging and/or running the site?

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