Miss Pink Slip

Adventures in Unemployment

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Tax Tips for the Unemployed

Mar 9, 2010 7:11am

I saw a segment about tax deductions for job seekers on today’s CNN “American Morning”. In case you missed it: http://amfix.blogs.cnn.com/2010/03/09/tax-deductions-for-job-seekers/ http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/03/08/tax.tips.unemployed/index.html?hpt=Sbin This is for anyone unemployed in 2009! ...

Miss Pink Slip’s Out-of-Work Oscars, Part Deux

Mar 4, 2010 7:39am

Yesterday I counted down the first five of 10 movies I think best exemplify the life (for better or worse) of the unemployed. Some of them are inspirational; some are cautionary tales of the highest degree. Here we go with 6-10: 6. American Beauty- Oh, Kevin Spacey and his bitter, sardonic pervy Lester...

Miss Pink Slip’s Out-of-Work Oscars

Mar 3, 2010 6:29am

The Oscars are four days away, so I thought I’d repost one of my favorite blog entries from 2009: Miss Pink Slip’s Out-of-Work Oscars. While “Up in the Air” was obviously not on this list, it is certainly the current crown-bearer of unemployment movies. But there are many others! As I said...

Interview Wardrobe Ideas for Spring 2010

Feb 26, 2010 7:57am

I am dying for Spring to get here. So the other day, I visited one of my favorite bargain sites, Chadwicks.com, to see if they had any fun, inexpensive dresses to kick off the season. I ended up ordering four. Many times, Chadwicks has really cheesy clothes, but every now and...

How to Mount an Olympic-size Campaign for Your Job Search

Feb 22, 2010 8:35am

Like much of America, I was getting pumped for our Olympians last night. The USA beat Canada in hockey, capping off a thrilling weekend that also included medals for Bode Miller, Shani Davis, Apolo Anton Ohno and Lindsey Vonn. What do all these athletes have in common? Determination, drive and, of course, a dream. In fact,...

“How NOT to Apologize” by Tiger Woods

Feb 19, 2010 9:11am

I couldn’t bring myself to watch Tiger Woods’ self-aggrandizing “apology” today. As everyone knows, the golf phenom took to the international airwaves an hour ago to publicly apologize for his “irresponsible and selfish” behavior. He went on to confirm his many affairs with many mistresses, say how much he disappointed everyone, how his wife should be praised, blah blah...

Another “Best Job in the World” Candidate: Tinsley Mortimer

Feb 15, 2010 6:55pm

I went to Fashion Week’s Ecco Domani emerging designers show tonight in the Bryant Park tents and sat two rows behind the “celebrity” seats. There, among a couple of C-list CW actresses, sat socialite-cum-fashion entrepreneur Tinsley Mortimer. The “Page Six” regular was decked in a hot pink cocktail dress and sported her trademark wavy blonde locks. She was...

Unemployed? 20 Inexpensive Ways to Show Yourself Some Love on Valentine’s Day

Feb 12, 2010 6:07am

I was thinking of what I could possibly write that relates the unemployed and struggling to Valentine’s Day. Then, it came to me: This is a perfect time to show yourself some love and affection. And who needs that more than you? I came up with 20 ways you can give yourself a...

Happy (Belated) 1st Birthday, Miss Pink Slip!

Feb 11, 2010 11:41am

Happy belated birthday to me! Happy belated birthday to me! I completely forgot that Miss Pink Slip celebrated its first birthday on Tuesday, February 9! Thank you all for continuing to read–even if you just happened up my little blog because I made you look or you were searching for a Bachelor recap on...

Snowmaggedon 2010 Got You Down? Take a Snow Day, Job Seekers!

Feb 11, 2010 11:28am

Is anyone working on the East Coast? Has the Snowpocalypse put a halt to your job search? Or are you still digging in, networking and interviewing? I say give yourself an excuse to take a break. Take a snow day, watch movies in your pajamas, drink hot chocolate and cuddle on the couch with...