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Change Comes When You Least Expect It
The Labor Department announced today that the unemployment rate is now the highest in over 25 years, 8.5 percent. If they were to add in workers forced to work part-time and the so-called “discouraged” workers who are no longer hoping to find employment, the rate would be 15.6%. Over 3.25 million jobs have been lost in the past 5 months alone. And the average workweek is now 33.2 hours, a new record low. Economists predict we will pull out of this but not for some time. For now, it’s important … Continue reading
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Tagged challenge, economic turmoil, family, financial crisis, job loss, Sandwiched Boomers, stress
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Let Go of Control
Today, Macroeconomic Advisers reports that nearly three-quarters of a million jobs were lost in the private sector during March alone. On Friday, the government’s job report will include the unemployment rate, expected to rise from 8.1% to 8.5%. With all the stress generated by a husband’s job loss and the turmoil resulting for the family, this is the time to take a stand and make changes to help you all adapt. Here are two tips to make it easier for you to do just that: Schedule family meetings to discuss … Continue reading
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Educate Yourself
With the G20 meetings scheduled this week to focus on the global economic crisis, Sandwiched Boomer families continue to be hit by the recession and job losses. If these changes are hitting close to home, here are two tips to help you get started on building flexibility into your family: Educate yourself about family finances. Get involved with the family budget as you seek out ways to reduce your expenses. Keep track of minor expenditures that can add up, like dinners out, entertainment and credit card interest rate costs. Think … Continue reading
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Suleman Preparing Octuplets to Leave Hospital
It seems as if the first of Nadya Suleman’s octuplets will soon be discharged from the hospital. This is when she needs to hone her de-stressing skills. As Sandwiched Boomers, your plate must be full as well. Click on the title of this post to read an article on Nourishing the Sandwich that is You. And what follows are some tips that will help you cope: Honor your body by understanding what makes you feel better, both physically and emotionally. Pay attention to your exercise routine, what you eat, your … Continue reading
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Tagged cope, forgiveness, Nadya Suleman, octuplets, resiliency, Sandwiched Boomers, stress
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