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Agree

rachelsmiller — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:14:11 -0600

If my job was facing a decrease in wages/salary it would be extremely arrogant of me to say that I should be expected to do less because my salary is less. These faculty members are still in the same role they have been in, their JD has not changed. So how would this decrease in work load enter their minds? Is this a faculty issue or a university culture issue? Who is allowing this mind set to even be an option?

Students are facing challenges all across the board (higher tuition costs, less loans and grants available, increased needs to work while in college, less faculty and staff due to budget cuts, less services due to budget cuts, etc). Students are pulling their share of the pain so why can't faculty do the same. We all have to chip in during this time and that doesn't mean doing less for less. More with less is a much better approach, which will in the end help the greater good.

Let's Make a Deal mystifies me

Honeybeast — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:33:38 -0500

Though I'm entranced by the costumes and personalities in the vintage version.

But ooh, Pyramid, ooh! I don't watch TV when working at home ... but I would TiVo that. I am a true 70s kid and even had the board game.

Daytime TV

sassymonkey — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:05:05 -0500

I get home from my office job a bit after 1 and then I park myself on the couch with my laptop to do job #2. Mostly I flip around the channels trying to find something that doesn't make me poke my eyes out. I'll usually flip by Oprah to see who's on (hey, sometimes it's bloggable). The (Canadian) Food Network gets a lot of air time. Sometimes I'll tune in to the channel that shos endless repeats of CSI (or maybe they just feel endless...). Some days I'll park it on a digital radio station.

I cannot watch soap operas for more than a few minutes. I just don't enjoy them. I haven't watched them since I was a kid.

Mostly I bemoan that lack of good programming during the day. lol

Sassymonkey and Sassymonkey Reads.

What is Reality?

paulag01 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:29:31 -0500

Hi Judy,

Appreciate your comments... insome instances indeed folks are making HUGE mistakes.

That being said, however, sometimes one of those HUGE mistakes is thinking that you just "suck it up" for "x" years while someone "out there" like the media tells you what you should do when in fact the divine timing might be for you to take that leap, risk, pursue a dream today, not 6 years from now since tomorrow is promised to no one. So, yes, we must be financially responsible (and a good portion of people have not been which is part of what led us here).... but not at the expense of being irresponsible with our soul.

Warmly
_Paula

Paula Gregorowicz
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They turned down jobs?

Judy Anne Cavey — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:14:01 -0500

I think those that are turning down jobs are not in touch with the reality of our current job market.

What will they do when unemployment runs out?

Many people who haven't been unemployed for years are making big mistakes; turning down jobs, not updating their resume, or networking, and not being realistic about our current economy and how that will affect them.

As far as I'm concerned, you take the job, stick with it until things get better (economists say that'll be approximately 6 years) and then hunt for what you want.

Extended unemployment doesn't look good on a resume too, that must be taken into consideration.

cobbler in NYC

aspergers2mom — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:03:58 -0500

Elise http://asd2mom.spaces.live.com

Arty's shoe repair 212-255-1451 don't remember the exact address but near 23rd and 8th he specializes in Loubitons, Jimmy Choo, Stuart Weitzman you name it. He also refurbishes leather handbgs, jackets, pants, wallets. Anything you can think of. He usually has a several week wait so if you need something for a special occassion go early and tell him when you need it specifically. He is so good people send theri shoes from all over the country. Have fun!

A Wonderful Cobbler!

PositivelyAnna — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:37:14 -0500

Hi Elise,

I'm in NYC and could definitely use a wonderful cobbler. Would you mind sharing?

Anna B

http://positivelyanna.blogspot.com/

cobblers

aspergers2mom — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:01:27 -0500

Elise http://asd2mom.spaces.live.com

Cobblers absolutely protect your shoes, soles, toes and heels before you wear them. My sister introduced me to the most wonderful cobbler in NYC. He takes care of every pair of shoes. Defintely have them protect your good shoes before you wear them. They will last longer and have more time between repairs.

Haven't heard anything, but...

Nina Moon — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:20:13 -0500

I haven't heard anything about this, but I haven't thought to ask either so next time I go in I definitely will.

Nina Moon

http://kimchimamas.typepad.com

Preemptive Strike

PositivelyAnna — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:14:21 -0500

I've heard wonderful rumors that cobblers can do things to your new or newly revived shoes to protect their toes or bottoms. Can you shed any light on this?

Anna B

http://positivelyanna.blogspot.com/

A shrinking industry

Elana Centor — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:13:12 -0500

I've been thinking about the shoe repair shop a lot lately. I need to go. I haven't been to the shoe repair shop for two years. That visited resulted in my first and only piece for the HuffingtonPost. I struck up a conversation with the cobbler who informed me that their annual conference was going to be held in a couple of weeks in Chicago. I decided to go and that resulted in the piece for Huffington Post. That was 2007. At the time, the cobblers from around the country were saying it was a dying industry... they had classes on how to diversify. My cobbler also makes keys.

elana Blogher Contributing Editor,Business&Careers FunnyBusiness

So glad it resonates

paulag01 — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:08:39 -0500

SO glad the article resonates with you... There is so much to consider for anyone in such a situation. I work with clients often on creating a decision matrix (sounds corporate, but it isn't...like a decision cheat-sheet) for them to make such big and little decisions in their life, business, and career......it is most definitely a big relief for many.

And you're not rambling at all-- I truly value you sharing!

Paula Gregorowicz
The Paula G Company
http://www.thepaulagcompany.com

Learn 5 Steps to Move from Fear to Freedom (free)

I am in the middle of this

Candelaria Silva — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:21:25 -0500

What a phenomenal post! I left an incredibly stressful and important job a little over two years ago. For a while, consulting work sustained me - then it thinned out. Recently I took a part-time job as a job counselor providing direct services for the first time in many years. While I am good at what I do, I am working beneath my potential in many ways. I have to decide when to share what I know about fundraising and how to market, etc., in staff meetings and when to just do what I was hired to do.

I have made peace with the fact that I just don't want to be an Executive Director any more (the fundraising thing wore me out). I have made peace with the fact that going a bit backwards in my career has meant that I'm no longer on the radar in the way that I once was.

I also know that I work hard and bring all my skills to bear in whatever job I have - this is the way I roll. I also know that all any employer can expect is that I (or anyone) will give them my best while they have me. Longevity at a job is no longer something I hold as a value. Oppportunities come when they come and you'd better sieze them because some of them never come back around.

Like one of the commentors above, I have found that going to a job and interacting w others does help lift one's spirit and put you back in the game.

We have to look after ourselves first. I can understand, for those who get unemployment (which I didn't because I left my job), the desire to just take some time off to breathe. Even though the last 2 years were a roller-coaster in terms of money, I did stop and smell the roses and caught up to myself.

Thanks, again. Sorry for the rambling.

http://blog.candelarisilva.com

Good and plenty!

No!

Jillian from back to the nest — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:14:44 -0500

Great article! I say that in this economy, the stigma has diminished drastically. After college, I lived on my on for a few years, basically just getting by monetarily and not living my "dream life." I moved in with my parents a few months ago, as a way to start fresh, save some money, and be proactive about my situation.

I think living with your parents for a while as an adult is a great idea, if they are willing and if you have a good plan to move forward with!

www.backtothenest.net

Good Points...

tjsmith — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:14:09 -0500

I was once a ski instructor and during the off season, it was perfectly normal to get laid off and collect your unemployment until your summer job kicked in. This was a great way to live at the time, but I think I would be terrified to try that now.

It must be about choices and working a plan that helps keep people looking for work from the depression that so often comes with unemployment, if you are the sole provider for your houshold. There is an awful lot of pressure on some folks to bring home the bacon and I have nothing but compassion for those who are struggling in the current climate.

TJ Smith