Tag: unemployment
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2020
A sudden fracture within the norm gave way to an unexpected tragedy. A single infection shut down the world. Despite the unprecedented events, we sought peace and equality. Our reality is now planted in a virtual world. A King showed us the meaning of strength and commitment; a loss we cannot recover. Politicians forsaking the…
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Broken Norm
Three-hundred days of incubation.Words were spoken, with no translation.Mental experimentation.Nights of manifestations.Sanity kept with journal notations.The world is silent, with no explanation.
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My Pandemic Life | Every Moment is a Story
In January 2020, we didn’t know much about the coronavirus (COVID-19). Now it’s all we talk about as this virus created the pandemic that ended our usual way of life. In this video, I share my thoughts about the situation as it has affected me financially.
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The Hounds
The sun is setting rapidly. Our gates in shambles; our walls have crumbled. It is time to start packing. They have released the hounds; the end is here.
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Fifth Dimension
In 2018, I entered my fifth decade. It was an uncertain time; my struggles professionally got the best of me because of my career goals. I trusted more than I questioned. By early May 2018, anxiety and betrayal got the best of me, so; I walked away from my employer for mental recovery. It was…
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Personality Fit
A couple of weeks ago, I applied for a project manager position with a financial technology startup company. The same day I sent my resume, they had me attend a conference call; given how quickly they responded, I figured there was no way they could have reviewed my credentials before replying. I participated in the…
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Pyramid
A woman solicited me for an opportunity; she did not provide details but wanted to set up a phone call or Zoom session. I ignored the request because it didn’t feel right. A few days later, the woman followed up with me. She was aware of my background in IT but wanted to offer me…
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Breathless in the Great Recession
COVID-19 continues to affect our way of life. My brother informed me that his father-in-law passed away due to the virus. States are lifting their shelter-in-place ordinances, and people are massing within their social circles. Alleged experts are warning of a resurgence in cases. As if things weren’t bad enough, there is a report of…
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