MIA Apologies
Posted on May 4, 2012 9 Comments
Sometimes the week just gets away from me. This one got caught up in paperwork, unfortunately. Between renewing my passport, my license, misplacing my checkbook, and a host of other personal and work-related matters, I haven’t had much time for writing.
I have, however, been reading a lot during my commutes. So, while I get my act together over here, I’m going to share a few articles with you that are worth reading.
- For the graduates: 10 Things You Won’t Hear at Commencement (original article in The Wall Street Journal)
- and the follow up from NPR
- For the under-employed: Kiplinger’s Advice for “Girls” (it’s advice for the characters in the HBO show, and it’s pretty solid)
- For the career-minded: Again from Kiplinger, this one on How to Ask for a Raise
- And finally, an article that speaks volumes about where we all are right now… “Generation Now on Hold” from the Chicago Tribune. Can I relate to the folks they’re talking about? Uh, yeah. Me and all my siblings are “on hold” right now. Some of us a little closer to goals than others, but all four of us “on hold” in some form or another.
I hope you enjoy the reading, I’d love to hear your thoughts on the articles if you get a chance to share.
Separately, you guys? If you can, would you mind saying a little prayer for me? I don’t want to get into too much; I’m sure I’ll write about it later, but at the moment our household could use some positive energy. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
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May 4th, 2012 @ 10:40 am
I will be sure to keep you in my prayers from way down here in Texas!
May 4th, 2012 @ 12:52 pm
Despite having graduated several years ago, I still enjoy articles about “real” life and this was a good one. I think many of us from all age groups are on hold right now. I know people who are afraid to retire and have several friends hating their jobs, but have nowhere to go. I have a feeling things aren’t going to improve much this year. Sorry to hear you are going through a hard time. Hope your health is getting better. Will defiantly be thinking about you.
May 4th, 2012 @ 1:06 pm
Thank you for sharing the articles! I’m 36 (so technically a Gen Xer) but I’m right on the cusp and I’ve found that my experience is more in line with Gen Next. I defintely feel that I’m in a holding pattern – as do my peers. I work at a company that people stay at their whole career but it’s getting ridiculous – there are people here celebrating their 50th anniversary! They are 70 years old! And that’s for mid-level jobs, not even upper management.
May 4th, 2012 @ 3:47 pm
Thank you so much for your prayers and positive energy. I greatly appreciate them.
Glad you are enjoying the articles.
May 4th, 2012 @ 4:32 pm
Positive vibes and prayers are heading your way in a steady stream.
May 4th, 2012 @ 4:45 pm
Sending positive thoughts and prayers!
May 4th, 2012 @ 8:16 pm
Sending lots of good juju your way. If you’re ever free I’d love to meet up sometime…over cupcakes, beer, Jamba Juice, whatevs! Hope you’re well and all the extra good karma and prayers are being sent through the screen.
May 8th, 2012 @ 9:29 am
Lots of positive thoughts and prayers going your way.
May 27th, 2012 @ 9:18 am
I just read the article “10 Things You Won’t Hear at Commencement” and I liked the point of marrying someone smarter than you. I did that and it is a blessing to have such an intelligent wife to share life with