Unexpected job loss comes loaded with a plethora of overwhelming feelings, including anxiety, depression, disbelief & betrayal. But there are ways to cope with these emotions while still moving forward When my husband came home and shared with me that he had been laid off, a huge blanket of déjà vu cloaked over our family. It had been three years of loved ones and close friends being let go or laid off from their jobs for one reason or another, and the one constant was that

Starting a small business is not easy and there are many unknowns, but you can ease the apprehension with a little support Matt Sharpe, the owner of Sharpe Design Pools, didn't know what to expect when he decided to create his own safety net of job security. He was working for a company that suddenly found themselves failing at a rapid rate, after 60 years of business. Matt knew it was time to get a side hustle going, and fast! (#blindsided #layoffs) Luckily, Matt had many

Safety nets are even more important these days. Creating your own side business can help you through the hard times, and may even become your full-time gig. Matt Sharpe began working in pool construction for his brother-in-law, Justin Evans. He did this for six years, while in college. What Matt didn't know was that Justin, who lost his battle with cancer at only 34, had set him up for future success. During the slow summer months I would always brainstorm business ideas or w

Losing your job can be overwhelming, scary, depressing & anxiety-ridden, but there's hope! Unexpected job loss can often produce a laundry list of overwhelming feelings, including depression. Obviously, that's probably no surprise, as losing a job can often be extremely upsetting for most. “Losing a job can often be extremely upsetting for most.” If you're somebody who is experiencing these kinds of feelings, you are not alone. If you believe you are experiencing depression,