Posts Tagged ‘age’
7 Major Traumas of Unemployment
This article first appeared here in July 2009 7 Major Traumas of Unemployment Written by: Gilbert Goh Many readers have asked me what to expect when they were given the pink slip. Trying my best to be optimistic, I told them to stay [...]
7 Lessons I Learned From My Jobless Experience
This article first appeared here in Oct 09. I have read widely that the economic crisis may be already over and many have cheered such positive news. It is like dawn breaking out on a very prolonged period of darkness. We can finally see some [...]
Seeking Help When Unemployed
This article first appeared here in June 09. Seeking Help When Unemployed Written By: Gilbert Goh I am all in favour of the unemployed seeking professional counseling and career coaching support. Those who feel that they are [...]
MOM unable to assist unfairly dismissed executive
Dear Gilbert, Good day to you. Let me share my unhappy dismissal story with you. I joined my company on 1st July 08 and on 22 Jan 09 (before Chinese New Year) was informed of my retrenchment ten minutes before knock off. All I can [...]
Cocky Jobless Male Turned Desperate
Dear Gilbert, I'm a 36 years old male who has gone unemployed since May this year. I actually resigned from my Sales cum Ops cum account managing job after lots of unhappiness with my previous employer. I left without a job but did not regret [...]
Organising a Time Table When You Are Unemployed
This article first appeared here in Feb 09. Organising A Time Table When You Are Unemployed Written by: Gilbert Goh After idling around for six months and feeling really depressed with all the free time available, I decided to create a time [...]
6 Types of Resources for Job Searching
This article first appeared here in June 2009. Types of Resources For Job searching By Gilbert Goh Jo searching is a exhausting and tiring process for many people and it can be particularly stressful for those who are financially tight. To [...]
Networking To Better Job Opportunities
Networking To Better Job Opportunities This article first appeared here on June 2009 Written By: Gilbert Goh In these tough times, many have told me it is not what you know but who you know that matters. I believe [...]
7 Useful Ways To Spend Your Time While You Are Unemployed
7 Useful Things to Do While You Are Unemployed Written by: Gilbert Goh One of the most dreadful outcome of unemployment is the large span of free time we have. Many simply sleep away so that they do not have to think of ways to spend away the [...]
Divorce: When a Family Man Thinks Twice
When a Family Man Thinks Twice Joshua Coleman, Ph.D. San Francisco Chronicle June 18, 2000 (Father's Day) You get married. And at some point you don't know if the marriage is going to work. And since it's your first marriage, you feel [...]
Employment Agencies – How Effective Are They?
Employment Agencies – how effective are they? (Article published in Today's Voices - 12 June) Written By: Gilbert Goh I have seeked out employment agency’s services for jobs but so far they are disappointing to say the least. Some who [...]
Mid Life Crisis (Foodforthought)
MID-LIFE CRISIS By Melanie Schurr May 25, 2009 It is known that sometime between our late thirties and early fifties, many men and women will undergo that much frowned upon stage in life fondly known as "mid-life crisis." Being a woman in her [...]
Positive Thinking For The Recently Jobless – Reading Helps
Positive Thinking For The Recently Jobless - Reading Helps Written By: Gilbert Goh It is so important to stay positive and on top of the situation when you are being laid off. Again, this is easier say than done. When one is jobless, [...]
How To Raise Money When You Need It Urgently
Some readers have asked me to re post some articles that they have missed out earlier for the benefit of those who are new to the site. This article was first posted in Feb 09. How To Raise Money When You Need It Urgently Written By: [...]
To Counteract Job Search Blues, Volunteer (New York Times 10 Sep)
The Search To Counteract Job Search Blues, Volunteer Published: September 10, 2009 As I wrote in a recent column, being unemployed after a layoff can take a serious emotional toll. Many jobless people must look for work [...]
