Today I want to share thoughts that my friend Teresa offers for those who are "Waiting for Work." From her role in Human Resources and in starting a Job Seekers Support Network at our church, she has valuable insights. She is working with people weekly, providing practical help and encouragement ...
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As I've thought about the insights shared by Pam the last two days (Waiting to Work), I keep thinking about something I saw this summer. We walked along a trail wrapped around a lake like a scarf around a neck, and the woods were filled with a variety of wildflowers. We made our way up a hill and ...
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Yesterday I shared some insights from Pam, a friend in our church, in her 8th month of "Waiting to Work" with her husband. Robert is well educated, with great experience, but the high unemployment rates of 2009 impact people at all levels of learning and experience.Pam shares some of what her ...
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the national unemployment rate was 9.4 % in July. The most recent update will be announced this week on the morning of September 4th. For many families, though, they don't need to hear national statistics to know this year has been hard, even ...
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What does going back to school have to do with marriage? A lot. The Back to School season can actually put a lot of stress on the two people who sign on the lines on the emergency contact cards or the "intent to home school" cards. It also poses unique stress for single parents who go it alone ...
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