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LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

LAEDC estimates up to $8.9 billion in lost economic output from Palisades, Eaton fires

The Palisades and Eaton fires could cost Los Angeles County $4.6 billion to $8.9 billion in economic output.
Retirement
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Government Workers Who Have Lost Their Jobs Worry About Their Housing

Job loss among federal employees is raising immediate concerns about mortgage payments and housing stability.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

LAEDC estimates up to $8.9 billion in lost economic output from Palisades, Eaton fires

The Palisades and Eaton fires could cost Los Angeles County $4.6 billion to $8.9 billion in economic output.
Retirement
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Government Workers Who Have Lost Their Jobs Worry About Their Housing

Job loss among federal employees is raising immediate concerns about mortgage payments and housing stability.
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

I'm a Gen Xer who can't find a full-time job 2 years after a layoff. I'm struggling to rebuild my identity.

Losing a job can significantly change your identity, especially if your job informs your sense of self, status, and purpose. Grief and anxiety can aggravate a potential identity crisis.
NYC startup
#federal-government
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Gleeful Cruelty': The Plight of Federal Workers

The dismissal of federal workers by leaders like Trump and Musk shows a lack of empathy for the human impact of such actions.
fromDefector
6 days ago
Retirement

An Interview With A Fired Contract Specialist At The Office Of Personnel Management | Defector

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Gleeful Cruelty': The Plight of Federal Workers

The dismissal of federal workers by leaders like Trump and Musk shows a lack of empathy for the human impact of such actions.
fromDefector
6 days ago
Retirement

An Interview With A Fired Contract Specialist At The Office Of Personnel Management | Defector

#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The 7 Things Mentally Strong People Do When They Lose a Job

Acknowledge feelings but avoid negativity; expressive writing aids reemployment; it's okay to apply for jobs without meeting all qualifications.
Portland food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Covid-19 took their restaurant jobs. They switched careers: I'm making twice as much money now'

The pandemic significantly altered the restaurant industry, leading to massive layoffs and a reevaluation of career priorities among restaurant workers.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I've very felt lost and insecure': TV producers despair as work dries up

Stef Loughrey's career disruption exemplifies a broader crisis in the television industry, forcing many seasoned professionals to seek low-wage jobs.
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Losing your job impacts your health. Here's how to protect yourself

Job loss perceptions can affect health more than the actual financial decline.
Viewing financial setbacks positively can mitigate health risks.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The 7 Things Mentally Strong People Do When They Lose a Job

Acknowledge feelings but avoid negativity; expressive writing aids reemployment; it's okay to apply for jobs without meeting all qualifications.
Portland food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Covid-19 took their restaurant jobs. They switched careers: I'm making twice as much money now'

The pandemic significantly altered the restaurant industry, leading to massive layoffs and a reevaluation of career priorities among restaurant workers.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I've very felt lost and insecure': TV producers despair as work dries up

Stef Loughrey's career disruption exemplifies a broader crisis in the television industry, forcing many seasoned professionals to seek low-wage jobs.
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Losing your job impacts your health. Here's how to protect yourself

Job loss perceptions can affect health more than the actual financial decline.
Viewing financial setbacks positively can mitigate health risks.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I was laid off right after I found out I was pregnant. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

The abrupt loss of a position I genuinely enjoyed and the relationships I'd formed left me scared and grieving.
Parenting
#financial-planning
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I'm mid-40s and was making $100k a year until I lost my job - what should I do with the $25k in car loans I have?

Job loss can significantly impact financial stability, leading to debt despite prior financial fitness.
Selling a house may not alleviate debt due to high mortgage rates.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I'm mid-40s and was making $100k a year until I lost my job - what should I do with the $25k in car loans I have?

Job loss can significantly impact financial stability, leading to debt despite prior financial fitness.
Selling a house may not alleviate debt due to high mortgage rates.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago

More than a third of UK tech leaders admit they've cut staff in favor of AI - but now they regret making hasty redundancies

Tech leaders fear hasty AI adoption has led to job losses and other long-term issues.
A significant portion of business leaders recognize the need for upskilling in AI.
NYC startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Laid Off? This Newsletter Doubles as a Support Group.

Laid Off is a Substack newsletter addressing the needs of individuals impacted by layoffs, facilitating community and shared experiences.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

I Lost My Job - Should I Withdraw from My 401K or IRA to Prepare for the Worst?

Accessing retirement funds should be a last resort when facing financial difficulties.
#retirement-planning
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Coca-Cola to shutter Bay Area plant and lay off 135 employees

Coca-Cola is ceasing operations at its Bay Area production plant by June 30, affecting 135 jobs following a delay in its closure plans.
San Francisco Giants
#scientific-community
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

'One of the darkest days in modern scientific history': mass layoffs across US health agencies

Significant job losses at US health agencies could impact future scientific research and public health efforts.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

'One of the darkest days in modern scientific history': mass layoffs across US health agencies

Significant job losses at US health agencies could impact future scientific research and public health efforts.
#financial-distress
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

Hudson's Bay returns to court to seek approval to begin liquidating its business | CBC News

from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago
Bootstrapping

Paying my credit card minimum keeps hurting my score, and credit limits. What Are my options to fix?

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

Hudson's Bay returns to court to seek approval to begin liquidating its business | CBC News

from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago
Bootstrapping

Paying my credit card minimum keeps hurting my score, and credit limits. What Are my options to fix?

#manufacturing
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

China's growing grip on more than Germany's car industry DW 03/19/2025

Germany faces a critical decline in industrial production, risking millions of jobs due to geopolitical factors and competition from China.
#grangemouth
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Keir Starmer pledges 200m for Grangemouth oil refinery site

Keir Starmer announces £200m funding to support Grangemouth oil refinery amid job losses, aiming for long-term investment.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Keir Starmer pledges 200m for Grangemouth oil refinery site

Keir Starmer announces £200m funding to support Grangemouth oil refinery amid job losses, aiming for long-term investment.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What's causing the crisis in UK TV production? podcast

The television industry is facing significant job losses for freelancers, leaving many experienced producers like Stef Loughrey questioning their future.
#economy
fromKqed
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

GOP Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP Would Shrink California's Economy by $17 billion and Kill Nearly 140,000 Jobs, New Study Finds | KQED

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Canadian economy loses 33,000 jobs in March the biggest monthly loss since 2022 | CBC News

fromKqed
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

GOP Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP Would Shrink California's Economy by $17 billion and Kill Nearly 140,000 Jobs, New Study Finds | KQED

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Canadian economy loses 33,000 jobs in March the biggest monthly loss since 2022 | CBC News

#government-efficiency
Startup companies
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

The beating heart of small business: An ominous threat grows louder

The small business community, particularly federal contractors, is facing severe challenges due to federal contract cuts and furloughs.
Career
fromFast Company
2 months ago

3 tips for federal workers who are scrambling to find new jobs

Laid-off federal workers face emotional and financial challenges as they transition to a competitive job market after mass job cuts.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

After DOGE Targeted V.A., an Iraq Veteran Faced Uncertainty and Crisis

Federal workers are facing unprecedented job insecurity due to chaotic layoffs under the Department of Government Efficiency initiative.
Startup companies
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

The beating heart of small business: An ominous threat grows louder

The small business community, particularly federal contractors, is facing severe challenges due to federal contract cuts and furloughs.
Career
fromFast Company
2 months ago

3 tips for federal workers who are scrambling to find new jobs

Laid-off federal workers face emotional and financial challenges as they transition to a competitive job market after mass job cuts.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

After DOGE Targeted V.A., an Iraq Veteran Faced Uncertainty and Crisis

Federal workers are facing unprecedented job insecurity due to chaotic layoffs under the Department of Government Efficiency initiative.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

'Total chaos': San Francisco federal workers blindsided by abrupt HHS shutdown

A significant federal workforce reduction has led to abrupt job losses for employees at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
#trump-administration
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Trump's sweeping DOGE-driven cuts are impacting military veterans, who say the firings are causing fear and confusion

Trump's government cuts are disproportionately impacting military veterans, causing job losses and raising concerns over future benefits.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: The human cost of Trump's cuts is unknown

The human cost of Trump's policies, including job losses and agency closures, remains largely unreported and widely misunderstood by the public.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Trump's sweeping DOGE-driven cuts are impacting military veterans, who say the firings are causing fear and confusion

Trump's government cuts are disproportionately impacting military veterans, causing job losses and raising concerns over future benefits.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: The human cost of Trump's cuts is unknown

The human cost of Trump's policies, including job losses and agency closures, remains largely unreported and widely misunderstood by the public.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Morrisons: Full list of 52 cafes and 17 stores set to close

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and unbiased reporting in critical societal issues.
Morrisons is undergoing a restructuring that leads to multiple store and service closures, impacting hundreds of jobs.
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Reader question: How long can I stay in Germany on a work permit if I lose my job?

Foreign nationals in Germany on a work permit face the risk of losing their residency when they lose employment, a significant concern amidst recent layoffs from major firms.
Germany news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Wall Street banker arrested in Midtown rape case loses job offer from top firm

Harris has been accused of raping a woman in New York City, leading to the loss of a job at Global Atlantic Financial Group.
NYC startup
#factory-closure
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I lost 2 corporate jobs in 2 years. I no longer have a dream job - I'm creating my own stability.

I sought out a corporate job because I wanted the same stability. Instead, I've lost two jobs in a row.
Startup companies
#career-advice
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm a Huge Success in Every New Job I Take On. So Why Do They Always End in the Same, Inexplicable Outcome?

Repeated layoffs can happen to high-performing individuals due to economic factors, not personal failings.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm a Huge Success in Every New Job I Take On. So Why Do They Always End in the Same, Inexplicable Outcome?

Repeated layoffs can happen to high-performing individuals due to economic factors, not personal failings.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Trump Secretary of Agriculture Appointee Wants Everyone to Raise Chickens, Alina Habba Suggests Some Veterans "Are Not Fit" For Work

Economists suggest backyard chickens could be a solution to rising egg prices, reviving a frontier tradition.
Comments from GOP representatives highlight a focus on fiscal responsibility over sympathy for job losses.
Miami Marlins
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is closing for a $100M remodel, and will lay off hundreds

Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne will close for renovations, temporarily laying off 425 employees for at least six months starting May 2025.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Technicolor is winding down operations

Technicolor Group faces imminent collapse due to financial struggles, risking thousands of jobs and seeking protection through receivership.
SF politics
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

President Trump and Elon Musk Fire Hundreds of FAA Workers

Mass firings of probationary federal workers are underway, impacting many young individuals eager for careers in public service.
fromRaymondcamden
5 months ago

Links For You (12/14/24)

This week has been a bit rough as I found out my job was eliminated at Adobe, but the outpouring of support has been overwhelming.
Vue
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago

Vauxhall owner shares fall as boss suddenly quits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The abrupt resignation of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares coincides with the company's announcement to close the Luton factory, significantly impacting their stock and leadership.
London
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Some Black Voters Ask, What Have Democrats Done for Us?

Economic decline for Black residents in Milwaukee highlighted through Jamaal Stokes's personal narrative.
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