LinkedIn, once a great professional networking site has become today Facebook light. Engagement drives your feed, content creators have been come a theme. What used to be discussions and sharing ideas has tuned into Facebook, arguments over one way or the other. Always the person writing is absolutely the only one in the room that…
Category: Socially Shared Thoughts
Life Happens
I’ve had to take a break. Life happened. I’ve faced many consecutive problems occur since my job was eliminated on March 17, 2026. The catalyst, whereby when it happened I thought was going to be one of. Even that turned into a bigger issue to deal with than I expected. Next in line, facing reality…
Why Accept It?
Really, why are we accepting the current job market as it is? I just cannot understand any logic using ATS systems. Removal of people in the pipeline on steroids. Requirements of ATS systems Once all done here, now research more of the company before you hit apply. Refine if you find something better than what…
The Hidden Way Unemployment Rules Are Making the Recruiting Crisis Worse
About a month ago my job was eliminated. For the first time in over 25 years I filed for unemployment. What I discovered that first day was something I hadn’t seen anyone talking about, and it’s making the already broken hiring process significantly worse. Unemployment requires you to submit five job applications and/or interview results…
We’ve All Seen It – Lived It
Finding a job is tough today. Experts abound having answers to “game” the system. Yet, today I write to discuss how this kind of conversation amplifies problems, not solving one of them. All with real intent they want to help someone in their struggle. However, intent does not always equal outcome. Another thing with intent,…
Too Old to Work, Too Young to Retire
LinkedIn post where I share my article there about thoughts of being too old to work, too young to retire. A situation many face daily built by a system out of their control.