Gallup:
The Emotional Cost
of Underemployment
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"Underemployed Americans are significantly more likely to be "struggling" (54%) than employed Americans (38%),
according to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. Those who are underemployed are also less likely to be
"thriving," than those who are employed -- 42% versus 61%..." 100309
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eHow: How to Deal With a Mean Boss "Having a mean boss can make a job harder and your quality
of life worse. When you are not in a position to quit, there are ways to deal with this difficult situation. Read
on to learn ways to cope with a mean and difficult boss...." 091213
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careerbuilder.com: Remembering Names and What to Do When You Forget "Remembering names is
a challenge for many; therefore, most of us need to work a bit harder at being more proficient. Most people tend to
forget names because, typically, we are thinking about what we are going to say, rather than listening and
concentrating..." 091112
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Bloomburg.com: Home-Purchase Index in U.S. Plunges to Lowest Level Since 2000 "Mortgage
applications to purchase homes in the U.S. plunged last week to the lowest level in almost nine years as
Americans waited for the outcome of deliberations to extend a government tax credit..." 091112
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ABC News Money: Jobless Claims Fall, but Hiring Gains Seem Far Off "Fewer people are claiming
unemployment benefits — but still too many to signal that the economy is close to gaining jobs. First-time
claims for jobless benefits dropped last week to a seasonally adjusted 502,000, the Labor Department
said Thursday. That's the fewest claims since the week ending Jan. 3, and below economists' estimates..."
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The Washington Post: New Fed rule requires customer consent on overdraft fees "Starting next
summer, financial institutions will no longer be able to charge overdraft fees in most cases unless
customers opt in to the service, officials at the Federal Reserve announced Thursday..." 091112
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Social Security Online: Social Security Office Locator "If you live in the United States and you want
information and directions to the Social Security office that serves your area, just enter your U.S. Postal
Service five-digit ZIP code and select Locate. You'll get information about your local Social Security office
and other agencies in your area that may be able to help you..." 091111
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The Boston Globe: Stimulus job boost in state exaggerated, review finds "While Massachusetts
recipients of federal stimulus money collectively report 12,374 jobs saved or created, a Globe review
shows that number is wildly exaggerated. Organizations that received stimulus money miscounted jobs,
filed erroneous figures, or claimed jobs for work that has not yet started..." 091111
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Bloomburg.com: Commercial Real Estate ‘Crisis’ Looming for U.S.: Chart of Day '"A crisis of
unprecedented proportions is approaching” in the U.S. commercial real-estate market, according to
Randall Zisler, chief executive officer of Zisler Capital Partners LLC..."' 091111
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careerbuilder.com: Feel Like Giving Up on Your Job Search? "Whether you're out of work for five
days, five weeks, five months or five years, any period of unexpected unemployment can be frustrating --
especially when it seems to go on forever..." 091110
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yahoo! hotjobs: 5 Careers That Thrive on the Holiday Season "While most of us look forward to some
much-needed rest and relaxation over the holidays, some ambitious professionals live to work during
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even New Year's. So, are these people officially insane are they
just gluttons for punishment? Believe it or not, the answer is neither. It turns out that certain businesses bring
in the most moolah during the holiday months. Here are five careers that simply love the holidays..." 091110
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monster: Which Cities Are Most Likely to Get Stimulus Jobs? "If you’re looking for the cities most
likely to have new jobs funded by the federal stimulus plan, seek out those with research universities,
alternative energy research and production facilities, and state capitals. That’s where the biggest job gains
from the federal stimulus are likely to be found, experts say..." 091008
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RECOVERY.gov: RECOVERY.GOV "...the U.S. government’s official website providing easy access to
data related to Recovery Act spending and allows for the reporting of potential fraud, waste, and abuse..."
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