Where do you live? Northern Virginia
What was your job title?
Reporter.
In what industry?
Newspapers.
How old were your coworkers?
30s, 40s, 50s.
How did you find out you
were losing your job? Phone call upstairs, told in person.
Did you have to leave
immediately, or did they give you a few weeks to get used to the idea? I had
until the end of the week.
Tell us a little about what you did: I covered professional sports
What was your favorite part of the job? Talking with successful people, experiencing different cities.
What was the worst part? The
mood in the office.
Did you like going to work?
When on the road, yes. Going to the office, no.
Did you feel like you were
making a difference? We all want to believe that.
What have you done since
you've been laid off? Spent time
with my family, applied for work.
Have your spending habits changed since you've been laid off? (Have you cut back on anything? Given up coffee?) I was already pretty thrifty.
Do you have big financial worries -- kids in college, etc.? When the transition pay runs out, I'll let you know.
Do you have a spouse who works? Yes.
How many jobs have you applied for since you've been laid off? At least 8.
Are they in the same part of the country or someplace else? Same part.
What kind of job are you looking for next? Will it be in the same field or a different one? Why? I'm open to anything.
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