Who am I, now that I’m unemployed?

Who am I, now that I’m unemployed?

“HI, I’M DALE KREIENKAMP, head of human resources for …” Very often, that’s how I would introduce myself. My introduction, and maybe yours, identified me with where I worked and what I did for a living. But how about now, when I don’t have a job? Who am I today? It’s...
Why not?

Why not?

  Have you ever wondered, Why? We all have. I do regularly. This usually occurs when something bad has happened to us or a loved one. We want to know “why” it happened and if there was something that could have been done to prevent it. Sometimes, we fixate on the...
I cannot by my own reason or strength

I cannot by my own reason or strength

I cannot by my own reason or strength You’re in a job search and it’s taking longer than you think.  Patience in this process varies from person to person, but most of us get pretty anxious about the wait.  If you are used to working, you’re probably not very good...
Who will stay connected?

Who will stay connected?

August 14, 2003, our country experienced its most significant power outage. It impacted about forty-five million people on the east coast and another eight million in Canada.   When everyone’s power suddenly disconnects, nearly everything stops. Nothing works right...
Who Will Help?

Who Will Help?

I’m picturing today’s thirty million unemployed people singing the Beatles hit song, “Help!”  (Help!) I need somebody (Help!) Not just anybody (Help!) You know I need someone Help!  I never needed anybody’s help in any way But now these days are gone, I’m...