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When I started this blog in April, I knew it had an expiration date. I signed a short-term contract. I referred to myself as a guest blogger on Yahoo! Even the title, "Working the New Economy," suggested that this was a project of limited duration. After all, how long could this "new economy" last?
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Now that it's time to wrap up, it's pretty clear that the new economy has become the new normal. And I can't say that I have figured out exactly how to work it. Unemployment has now topped 10%. Counting those who are underemployed, it's closer to 20%. Mass layoffs are still happening, including a round at BusinessWeek last week where several of my most respected colleagues were shown the door.
One defining feature of this not-so-new-anymore economy is that we will all need to flexible and nimble. I've worked independently for nearly a decade. And now it seems that my usual mix of contract work, freelance relationships, consulting and other kinds of affiliations has become standard in what Tina Brown so aptly dubbed the gig economy.
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Alright! it;s that time again to continue on my story!! Okay, before I start, I would like to give credit. The title of this chapter go to one of my sister's friends, the leapordess toooo...... MAH BIG SISTA(e R i), and the saddness to come soon is to my maniac…
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Dear Friend, Although I have said my "Goodbyes" I may have been too hasty. You have a lot of cool stuff coming up. If I wasn't concerned about being firmly shown the exit signs, I would probably be back. It may be too late. I don't know. Anyway… Read More »
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Friend, I don't want to keep you chained to me forever. I know I tried to say goodbye and then renigged. We both need to move on with our lives. Change is always hard. I won't post here everyday and I will attempt to stay off of your blog. "It will feel better… Read More »
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(written 06-05-08) It was 4 years ago today that I got that horrible call. The kind of call you would never expect but haunts you years aftewards. I was 20 years old rebelliously trying to make it on my own, Living in Juneau AK wondering what I was going to do with my life. Summer was here and I…
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*I changed the title to reflect the fact that Zombie has returned. Welcome back! This is a post for those of us who are sad to see Zombie go. Believe me, I know there were plenty of folks out there who were not so sad to see him go; this blog is not for you, and you are more than welcome… Read More »
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Last night didn't feel real at all.
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I kept going over our conversation over and over and over about a million times before I finally went to sleep. I was just going to stay up stare at the ceiling and mope but...I chose not too. Moping...- Let’s talk: Comment (10) | Blog
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You've probably noticed that I haven't posted in months, and that's because I started a diy blog at http://artistlovesgod.blogspot.com Hope you like it. Forever poster, A. James Read More »
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