Articles tagged: unemployment

Column: Don't let the pressure build while job hunting - there is help out there

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Posted: Mar 09, 2011

I usually try to keep things positive and upbeat, however this past month someone from one of my online job hunting groups killed himself because he was unemployed. He left behind a wife and a ... Read more »

Millennials & the economy: A bit of good news?

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Posted: Feb 25, 2011

All this week we’ve discussed the troubles facing Millennials — those aged 18-29 — amid the economic recession. Today, we’re finally sharing a bit of good news! Turns out that optimistic Millennials — those who believe ... Read more »

How to recover from hearing the dreaded words: 'You're fired!'

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Posted: Jan 20, 2011

The words made famous by Donald Trump — “You’re fired” — are the words that no one actually wants to hear. Those that are fired by Mr. Trump often go on to lucrative deals if they played ... Read more »

rick haglund column: Fairly or unfairly, Gov.-elect Snyder will be judged on business growth, unemployment

Posted: Dec 16, 2010

Nearly eight years ago David Hollister, the state’s new labor and economic development director, said his first assignment from incoming Gov. Jennifer Granholm was to lower the unemployment rate. Oh, if it were only so ... Read more »

With Poll: More than 600 unemployed Washtenaw County workers could lose benefits this month without an extension

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Posted: Dec 04, 2010

While Jared Utke of Dexter looks for work, lawmakers in Washington are debating whether to extend the unemployment benefits past Dec. 31. Utke only recently filed for unemployment, but said he knows people who are ... Read more »