Oprah Listens to the Working Podcast on Jobacle

Or not.

Back on May 24, 2005 the 11th episode of the Working Podcast featured a clip from a street musician I discovered underground at Penn Station. It was the first time I actually heard music that I didn't have to run away from as I waited for my train.

Fast forward to December 31, 2007 (the show originally aired on May 10, 2007) and guess who pops up on Oprah's "Discovered on a Subway" episode? None other then the very same singer, Susan Cagle.

Apparently, years back she wrote a letter to Miss O and has now recorded it as a song.

I've always prided myself on "calling" bands. From up-and-coming artists signed to a label, to the guys playing the local dive - even friends' bands. I have a knack for who's gonna make it to the big show. Most of the time it's a no-brainer. Hearing Susan's pop-friendly sound several years back was memorable enough for me to fly out of my chair as my wife watched Oprah.

"I know that girl," I said repeatedly.

Browsing the Working Podcast archives today it all clicked. Check out the clip for yourself. Keep in mind this audio was recorded with a phone standing a few feet away from the singer.

I'm happy to say that Jobacle and the Working Podcast have come along way since then - and so has Susan Cagle. She has a record deal with Columbia Records and has officially arrived.

That's what I love about producing this podcast. It might be centered around work and careers, but you never know what you're gonna get. We get a lot of e-mails asking about the music played on the show. If you've got a band - we'd love to feature you too!

We thank Oprah for listening to the show. I'm pressing my finest suit. We're going to dedicate an entire podcast to her in the coming year. Then we just have to wait for the phone to ring...

13 Career Resolutions for YOU in 2008

When it comes to work, many of us have the same resolutions.  We figured we'd save you the time and type them up for you. If you truly want to get your career on the right track or just have a better attitude towards work, we recommend you start off slow, picking one or two of the items below and building from there.

Set a Deadline on "Perfecting" Your Resume

The longer you wait to send it out, the longer it will take you to land a new job. You need to get it error-free but not at the expense of never finishing it. Resumes are fluid. Do not be afraid to hit the send button.

Narrow Down What You Want to Do

Just saying that you want a new job is a temporary solution. You must ask yourself the hard questions. You also need to rely on family and friends to give you an unbiased view at what you are good (and not so good) at.

Stop Reading This Website

Ok. I really don't want you to give up your Jobacle addiction but I would like you to take more action and do less research. Trolling 15 career Websites a day is not likely to make you a happier person at work.  You'll only get somewhere if you employ what you learn.  If you're always reading, when will you find the time?

Schedule Time to Check Your e-mail

I never read the 4-Hour Work Week but an excerpt I saw stayed with me: limit the number of times a day you check your e-mail.  If you're like me you check your accounts incessantly, to the point where it interrupts your flow of productivity.  Control the urge and set aside specific times to check your inbox, reply to messages and compose new e-mail.

Keep Work and Home Separate

There's no point in rehashing miserable events from earlier in the day to friends or a spouse when you get home.  A healthy amount of venting is ok, but it can quickly turn into an ugly habit.  Don’t even think about work at home.  Likewise, you should make every effort possible to keep your personal affairs at home.

Don't Gossip

This is another habit-forming activity that you need to banish from your life in '08.  For one, speaking mistruths about someone can cloud your audiences perceptions.  Secondly, you hurt your credibility and lose your co-workers trust.  If you are willing to share a scoop on person X, how long until you're talking about Y and Z too?

Bring Lunch

There are so many reasons to bring your lunch to work: lose weight, eat healthy, save money and convenience to name a few.  This is a difficult resolution to keep (as most are) so we suggest you start slowly.  Why not try to bring lunch once a week for the month of January and build from there?

Drink Lots of Water

The benefits of H20 are numerous. It might not be great for the environment but what makes this work for me is buying individual bottles in bulk.  Whether I'm at my desk, at a meeting or heading to lunch - I always have water with me.  Become part of the epidemic and join the hydration revolution.

Start Every Morning With a Smile

There's no excuse for failing at this resolution!  As soon as you wake up curl the corners of your mouth and give yourself a grin.  Tell yourself (out loud if you desire) that you are happy to be alive and that you are prepared for anything the day might bring your way.  

Work Your Set Hours / Take Your Lunch Break

Your job is dynamic and extreme situations may arise.  However, as a general rule you should stick to the hours you are supposed to work - no more, no less.  Giving an employer "too much" often benefits no one, leaving you exhausted and resentful.  It's important to take what's given to you, including your lunch break.  The workforce is filled with enough martyrs.  Put your self first.  No one else will.

Ask for a Raise

The new budget is in place and it's been on your mind for quite some time.  Set the tone for the year by showing you're ambitious and ready for the next step on the corporate ladder.  The worst that can happen is that you hear that dreaded two-letter word, 'NO.'  Big deal.  If you deserve it, you'll feel better that you asked opposed to not asking at all.

Care About Your Appearance

Well-groomed and well-dressed often leads to well-paid.  You never know when an unexpected opportunity will present itself.  Looking good helps your self-confidence and gives off a positive aura that will attract success.

Be Nice to Everyone

Speaking of sending out some positive vibes, the easiest way to do that is to offer a sincere smile to everyone you deal with.  From intern to CEO, your attitude towards others will be noted by all.  It's the old, 'let's see how the job candidate treats the receptionist to get insight into his/her personality.' Being nice shouldn’t be hard - but for some of us it does take effort.  Go for it and in the end you'll be nice to yourself.

Sick Day Calendar 2008

 

A new year is upon us and that means it's time for the Official Sick Day Calendar from your friends at Jobacle.  

Get your excuses ready now!  Remember, only a sucker loses days at the end the year!

BLACK Calendar   //  WHITE Calendar

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: You have a dream. And it's four straight days away from your boss's ugly mug and Microsoft Outlook. Call in sick on Friday, January 18 and Tuesday, January 22.  Winter's in full swing and the "flu" is hard to fight.  Make MLK proud!

Valentine's Day: Romance has a price. You'll be oozing so much love that a full 24 hours to recover is in order. Get the sniffles so you can snuggle on Friday, February 15.

President's Day: Honor thy country. Since you didn't even know Hayes and Tyler were presidents, you better take off Friday, February 15 and Tuesday, February 19 to study.  I sense a headache.

And for those of you with big cajones, you can bridge Valentine's Day and President's Day for a mini six-day festivus.

BONUS! Leap Year: An extra day...to work!?  Hell no!  You need to call in sick on Friday, February 29 and do something amazing.  Climb a mountain, go bungee jumping or just sit home.  Anything but work.

Daylight Saving Time:  That extra hour of sun is awesome, but the one less hour of sleep hurts - especially when you're at the office.  Use Monday, March 10 to catch up on your Zzzzs.

Easter: It can't be "Good" Friday if you have to punch in. Plus, you need to recharge and resurrect your career.  Call in sick on Friday, March 21. Those chocolate bunnies also gave you a tummy ache. Use Monday, March 24 to find the rest of those hidden eggs.

Click here to stream the special Sick Day Podcast.

My Birthday:  Whoops!  Did I leave this on the list?  Since there are no good sick days scheduled in April, I’m treating myself to the day after my birthday.  You should too!

Memorial Day: Use the official start of summer to plan how you'll call in sick for the next three months. By taking Friday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 27 off, you'll show your boss that this summer, you're using ALL of your days.  Fire that opening salvo and show them who’s boss.

Independence Day: It's a holiday based around independence. Show your employer that you're a true individual by giving yourself Thursday, July 3 and Monday July 7. Besides, BBQ overload will surely take its toll on your body.

Labor Day: A single day to salute the men and women that make America work is insulting.  Take off Friday, August 29 and Tuesday, September 2 to recover from an action-packed summer.

Columbus Day: If you're lucky enough to work for a company that still gives this day off, we recommend you take Friday, October 10 and Tuesday, October 14 to discover your true destiny.

Halloween: Put on your invisible suit. Giving yourself Friday, October 31 will be a sweet treat that lets you spook the night away.

Veteran’s Day:  This is a day to celebrate the living.  Spend at least half of it truly honoring members of our armed forces.  Take off on Friday, November 7, Monday, November 10 and Wednesday, November 12.

Thanksgiving: If there's one day on this list that you actually take - make it this one!  The entire dynamic of Turkey Day changes when you know you have three solid days to recover. The silly will shop on Friday, November 28, the intelligent will digest.  Give yourself an early holiday gift with Wednesday, November 26 and a late one with Monday, December 1.

Christmas: Even though you're spending more time daydreaming at your desk than actually working, it's a bummer to even play the game. Sure, traffic will be light and your boss in a jolly good mood - but you've got sick days left - and only suckers waste them. Make Wednesday, December 24, Friday, December 26 and Monday, December 29 all yours.

New Year’s: Wednesday, December 31 // Tuesday, December 2.

Leave suggestions on other great sick days to take. Either leave a comment below or call our toll-free voice mail line, 888/786-1080.

Best of Jobacle 2007

 

What an amazing year! I can bore you with details on our ridiculous traffic growth or how Jobacle continues to establish itself as a major career advice and employment news destination.  Instead, I rather thank each and every one of our loyal readers and listeners from the bottom of my heart.  

Jobacle was partially created because of a void I felt existed with career Websites.  The advice they dish is generic, many of their writers have no clue what it's like to live in the trenches and they all have an agenda to sell, sell, sell!

At the rapid rate we've grown, you have proven that I am not the only one who thinks this way.  You're tired too. We might not be able to eradicate the world of people still willing to click on "How to Network at the Holiday Party" or "Bullet Points and Your Resume," but we sure can try!

We have huge plans for 2008.  We hope you'll join us for the ride by subscribing to the blog and the podcast.

Now let's take a look back at some Jobacle '07 highlights:

Most Popular Posts

21 Worst Fictional Bosses - If you think your boss sucks, imagine working for one of these fake bad asses.

Employee Goodbye Letters Gone Wild - Don't ruin your reputation during the final seconds of employment.

Bored at Work? Play Office Bingo - Play the game that proves how predictable your job is.

Sick Day Calendar 2007 - Plan your excuses in advance and seize the day.

How to Kill Cubicle Gnats - Glad to see it's not just my office that's infested.

An Open Letter From Your Keyboard - I love when my office supplies start talking to me.

Biggest Surprises

Secret Apartment at FOX News - The last time I'll ever work next to a toilet again!

Worst Resume Template Ever - People sure got hot under the collar about the Resume Hunter.

Best Posts You Didn't Read

12 Steps to a Productive Driving Commute - Maximize your driving commute.

Your Career Is Like a Bonsai Tree - Plant the seeds for a successful career.

How to Plan a Career EXIT Strategy - Sometimes knowing how to escape is the hardest part.

Personal Favorites

How to Be a Buddhist at Work - Borrow these simple principles to make your job better.

How to Beat the Sunday Night Blues - Don't cast a shadow on the remainder of your weekend.

7 Dangers of Joining a Work Clique - Easier said then done, especially when you're already "in."

How to Squash Office Anger - Cause people will get you mad.  Very mad.

Is Your Office Drowning in Bottled Water? - Victor Kipling calls out the trend that's flooding workplaces everywhere.

Biggest Failure

Bloggers: Take the Minimum Wage Challenge - Not thought out and poorly executed.

All in all an absolutely amazing year for Jobacle and the Working Podcast.  We're beyond excited for 2008.  Have a fun, happy and safe new year.  See you then!

Inside Look at Entry-Level Jobs

This is a guest blog post by job hunter Sally Lawton. 

Company: OneDayOneJob.com
Slogan: One Day, One Job
Pros: Profiles of small, lesser-known companies; thoughtful content
Cons: Limited content

The title of One Day, One Job says it all. Each day, users are treated to a company profile. The companies that One Day, One Job chooses to cover are intentionally not always the most well known. Its creator, Willy Franzen, intends the site to introduce users to companies, and possibly careers, they might not have before considered. Given that their primary audience is college students just thinking about their first real job, this is an excellent choice. Even for those of us only a few years into our careers, One Day, One Job is an excellent opportunity to explore our options.

While the very premise of One Day, One Job prevents a truly extensive list of companies, what they cover, they cover well. There are no dry talking points here; rather, the reviews read somewhat like those found here on Jobacle. They consider the finer points of the company’s website, such as whether it provides any useful information at all, and suggest links for learning more.

In addition to their thoughtful company profiles, One Day, One Job offers a few brief articles, which can also be found on their blog, that give tips on using Google to find a job, managing your online brand, and nine magazine lists that will help you find a job. The site also has recommendations on three books to read: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich; My Start-up Life: What a (Very) Young CEO Learned on His Journey Through Silicon Valley; and The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. Only The 4-Hour Workweek was familiar to me, and the choice of title indicates that One Day, One Job is just as interested in promoting job satisfaction as it is in helping college students explore careers.

While One Day, One Job does not offer a job search engine, they do link to Indeed.com, and business networking site LinkedIn.com. A brief stop at Indeed reveals that it is a lot like Google, and it could be handy because it can search multiple job search sites at once. Users who don’t know handy search terms might have a hard time refining their search, but Indeed certainly remains job seekers best chance to find job postings in their field of interest.

LinkedIn is equally interesting, living up to a lot of the hype. I managed to find a few former classmates and make some genuinely good networking connections. They are both definitely worth checking out.

The main drawback of One Day, One Job is its limited content. However, the focused nature of the content might just compensate. If the site’s creators continue to carefully choose the companies they profile and the advice they dole out, then One Day, One Job could become a daily stop for those just starting out. I know that I intend to return.

Cubicle Continuum Looks Towards '08

 

He got his start laying pipe for the Atlas Water and Sewer company.  Eventually, he climbed the ranks, becoming responsible for a staff of 800 and annual revenue exceeding $120 million. His name is Victor Kipling. This is his weekly column. 

The end of the year is usually marked by much pseudo soul searching,  attempts  at tallying  accomplishments and failures, and a sort of assessment of benefits and deficits.  We are indeed plagued by a level of societal-induced self doubt that causes us to try and tabulate exactly who we really are, based upon a calendars' annual arbitrariness. In this respect, the Cubicle Continuum, and your humble writer, as part of the great Jobacle team, is no different, and suffers from the same malady.

For the past few months, it's been my privilege to provide you with a weekly column that speaks to the relevant world of work issues that we're all subjected to, and must confront, each and every day. Whether we're discussing the advent of the bullpen, the rise of office prudishness, how to detect  psychopaths,  the merit myth, office dress codes, freedom of expression or simply a salute to secretaries, you can always count on a straight-forward, no nonsense article. Yes, we also expose hypocrisy and politically correct phoniness whenever we can (that's one of the perks of the job).

Because my commitment to you, dear readers, is to strive to achieve in each column the highest standards of honesty and integrity.  These aren't old-fashioned words spoken in a vacuum. Rather, they are the values that you likely live by every day, but just don't get any credit for. And that's why you deserve, and are entitled to, the very best that I can offer in terms of insights,  comments, and accounts designed to stimulate, provoke and even every so often - amuse.

If nothing else, you can be guaranteed that I will do my level best,  to perceive and write about the world of work with all the critical thinking skills that I can muster with spirit, passion and humor. After all, and since we're all office workers and  are literally in the same boat, I hope that we can travel together this coming year.

So please join me on this journey as we explore new ideas and develop fresh insights. As always, your comments, critiques and suggestions are more welcome than you can imagine.

Life as an MTV Permalancer

Viacom has made headlines recently with regards to their “permalance” system. For those of you not familiar with the term permalance, it's used to describe an employee that falls somewhere between a permanent/staff employee and a freelancer.  

There was a time not too long ago when I worked for MTV and was placed - as an estimated 75% of their employees are - in the permalance category. What this meant was that you held a full-time position (you know, a 50-60 hour work week) but received no benefits.  Try explaining that one to mom!

Freelancers can often charge more for their services since they are not a "drain" on an organization's payroll.  While a certain level of stability comes along with freelancing, many find it more rewarding to be their own boss and not get stuck in the grind of a daily routine.  

Permalancers have no such freedom. They are paid the same as regular staff employees, leaving them with the burden of buying their own health coverage or foregoing coverage altogether. Plus, they are expected to keep normal hours and do consistent work, just like any ol' full-time job.  

With no shot at overtime, and healthcare costing what it does, people are left in a predicament: Avoid getting sick or die trying.  My understanding is that many MTV departments do not even get vacation or sick time.  During my stint, I was told that my bosses “fought” to have that perk instated and that “we were lucky” for it.

It is unfortunate that a company as politically active as MTVN could lend heavy support to politicians that believe in free healthcare for all U.S. citizens, yet don't offer it to the very employees that make their business tick.

One would only have to gather a small percentage of their internal e-mails and memos supporting such causes to shine a light on the amount of hypocrisy and greed that keeps the corporation as wealthy as it is.

So why would anyone in their right mind sign up for something so ridiculous? Well, I can only speak for myself, and in my case it was a pay increase from where I was.  And the healthcare issue was moot since I was covered under my wife’s plan.  The reality is, there will always be someone who wants to work for MTV, regardless of the pay, regardless of the benefits.

From time to time someone would raise the issue of wanting to become full-fledged staff members to which there would be no real response. The most one could expect in response was something along the lines of, ‘well, that’s just not gonna happen.’  

I wish I could sit here and write how I was one of many that led a crusade to the folks in charge and insisted on a better system, but I cannot. I put in my time and moved on knowing the system was flawed.  

Fortunately there is now a group of young upstarts that are not going to take it anymore. First there was an organized t-shirt protest that took place at the holiday bash.  Then there was a walk out.

It isn’t too surprising that since this pressure has become public MTVN has shortened the time it takes for a permalancer to receive health coverage and they have also reinstated a 401k package.  Time will tell, however, if the changes are enough to placate the masses or if the walkouts land people on unemployment lines. Oh wait, that benefit is only for staff employees.

Path 101 Gets Your Career On Track

Episode #76 of the Working Podcast brings you the following career advice and employment news:

- Path 101 hopes to help you figure out your next career step. We talk with the Website's CEO and co-founder Charlie O'Donnell on getting the site off the ground and the Resume Genome Project.

- The rules of gift giving at the office. Should you buy your boss a holiday gift? Do you have to reciprocate? Get the 411.

- The Career Filter explores CareerTV, CareerCruising and Rescue Time.

There are three ways to listen:
- Stream on our homepage (shows plays instantly)
- Stream from the player below (about a 60 second load time)
- Download direct

The Argument Against Collaborative Workspace

Recently, Victor Kipling wrote a Cubicle Continuum column on "The Death of the Office"

"Under the guise of wanting to increase ‘transparency,’ the new organizational trend-setters are touting the benefits of the horizontal work space...that is, the cubicle and (worse yet) the bullpen. From the lowest clerk to the highest CEO, everyone is now expected to march in lockstep and function in an open, non-private environment."

When I first entered the workforce in the late 90s, I foolishly had the notion that success was gauged by the pay you earned, the title you floated and the size of your office.

As a kid going to work with dad always left me impressed.  The helpful secretary, the "reserved" parking space, and yes, the office.  A BIG office.  The kind I will likely never have in my entire life (unless I build it myself).  And don't all kids strive to be more "successful" than their parents?

A recent article, Collaboration Cancels the Cubicle Culture, spoke about how corporate bigwigs like Cisco, Intel and Sun Microsystems are spending boku bucks to blow out the cubicle.

First they ditched the office.  Now they ditch the cube.

You're probably asking yourself, 'where the heck do they expect me to work?"  

The answer is everywhere.  And that just sucks.

If the rest of corporate America takes its cue from Silicon Valley bigs, the notion of personal space at work will be completely eradicated.  The reasons (according to 'workspace experts') are as follows:

- Greater worker efficiency
- Encourages collaboration
- Corporations can fit more workers

"Cubes have had their day," says Michael Joroff, senior lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's School of Architecture and Planning. "They were established at a time when work was done head down, by yourself. More and more, work is collaborative."

I'm not dumb enough to think I can win a debate with these massively educated blowhards.  As is often the case with these analytical types, most of whom have never spent any substantial period of time in a bullpen setting, they are missing a key ingredient from their research: A human perspective.

Simple psychology tells me that these "open" and "collaborative" work spaces will do little more then get co-workers to dislike one another at an even faster pace.  Here's why I believe collaborative work environments will NOT work.

* We want an approachable boss, not one sitting next to us. Even if it's not their intention to eavesdrop, they will be in earshot of things that make work - work!  The stupid e-mail forwards, the holiday party gossip, and rants against The Man.  We're not saying these are all healthy things, but in moderation, they are essential.

* We hate cubes but need something to call our own.  If there's no cubicle or desk, that means there's not office supplies, etc.  Now we can't even feel good that we have a better stapler than Joe down the hall.  Ownership is built into the American way, unless everyone becomes a Buddhist, good luck finding the cure.

* Even stand in line and feel the person behind you standing too close?  Imagine that happening at work while you try to work.  Or what about the day you come in with a raging headache or sour stomach?  Do you really need to be on display for the office to see?  Whether it's a desk, an office or a vacation, everyone needs a getaway.  Personal space is precious and the collaborative environment is one big violation.

* We're not all equal.  Some are leaders and some are followers.  Some people are trained to make decisions; others are trained to execute them.  Let's stop pretending that we all should be twins.  Plus, even within the same department (which is how workers are often divided at the office), people are expected to perform different tasks requiring different levels of concentration.  As an editor sitting next to a live receptionist, I speak from experience.

* The true gain is for the company - not the worker.  Yes, initially it will cost companies a lot of money to convert existing work areas.  However, when more bodies are fit into the same amount of square footage, organizations rarely provide more amenities.  Will they add more bathrooms?  Pump up the cooling system? Probably not.  This means more wear and tear on things you need to make work comfortable, resulting in a poorer experience for the average worker.

How can our individual needs be met if everyone is treated the same?  From the amount of work space we each need to the material our chairs are made out of, we all have different preferences.  The lowest-common-denominator solution benefits by management by keeping things simple and allowing them to minimize their bottom line.

* Time in the office is now perceived as "weak" when you could be out networking, collaboration and/or <insert other buzz verb here>.  I'm willing to bet that some of the most amazing business accomplishments have been achieved in an office. Yes, there are stories of genius ideas born in the shower and handshake deals at the airport, but the vast majority still occur behind a closed office door.

Fast food restaurants allegedly spend millions on research to make sure you are perfectly uncomfortable when dining in.  The goal is to get you to chow down and move along.  Do we really want our workplace - where we spend a ridiculous amount of out lives - to follow suit?

* People are rude and strange.  That's not including the chronic foot tappers, the temperaturely-challenged who are always cold and the folks nuking fish sandwiches and eating them at their desks.  

Actually, now they'd be eating them at YOUR desk.  EVERYONE's desk.

* Every successful team needs an "enemy."  Some kind of motivating force to fuel the fire of desire.  Ideally this would be an outside firm - but often these rifts occur internally.  While responsible for plenty of junk, tension also forces people to rise to the occasion.  If everything was harmonious, this naturally occurring phenomenon would never come to fruition - and the organization loses out.

There's a time and place for collaboration.  But there's also a time and place to just put your head down and get the job done - alone.  We have some thoughts on a potential middle ground which we'll share in an upcoming blog entry (please subscribe).  In the meantime let's collaborate independently!  What are your thoughts?

In a perfect world a collaborative work space where no one has ownership of anything would be the solution.  The problem is that we are not monastic monks.  We're living in a push-push world where the daily grind takes its toll on even the most positive people.

Remember: It's not the size of the office...it's how you use it.

Imus Got Rehired. Would You Have?

Just eight months after being fired for using racist and offensive remarks on his program, radio host Don Imus is back on the air. He’s on a new station (WABC 770 AM), with two new cohorts, but promises that the show won’t change.
 
For the most part things are going well for Imus. His audience nearly doubled on his first show back with its heaviest numbers coming in the first hour. Clearly there was a curiosity that will (and has already) tapered off, but he’ll still have great numbers. He seems to be remorseful and has already settled back in to doing his job.
 
I, for one, have never listened to Imus. I have had two Imus experiences though. The first came when I was working at a private airport in New Jersey. It was Labor Day and he was returning home with his wife and child from his Ranch for Kids with Cancer. I unloaded his luggage and he gave me a $20 tip - a great tip. The second came only a few months later when I was working at CBS and my first task was to remove the commercials from recordings of his shows.
 
My personal take on the controversy is that I think the punishment fit the crime. He certainly deserves to earn a living and we can decide to listen or not. It is amusing to me that some of the people that were calling for his firing feel exactly as I do; this includes the Rev. Al Sharpton. Maybe they should have just called for a suspension and an apology.
 
I was never too interested in the controversy. I certainly felt his comments were inappropriate, but after that I tuned out. I can’t help but wonder though, if you or I were fired from our jobs for racist slander, do you think we would have rebounded so quickly?
 
My first thought is no. For starters there is a good chance that you would have to go find a job immediately. That might not be so bad except for when you have to explain in an interview why you are able to start immediately and can offer no references from your previous employer. We would also have to search without the benefit of millions of dollars in our bank accounts (I’m assuming).
 
On the other hand we are not public figures. In our case the matter would not be handled publicly. If you are fortunate enough to land an interview quickly while hanging on to a reference or two there is always the chance of bouncing back with no one ever really hearing of the incident. One things for sure, you wouldn’t wind up in negotiations with contract promises just as soon as things cooled down.

Share your thoughts below.