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What to Say When Your Friend is Fired
Given the current economic climate, most of us know someone who has lost a job since the start of the recession. Last January, the Washington Post reported that 2.1 million workers were fired last year in massive layoffs (affecting 50 or more workers), the second-highest figure since U.S....
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A Journey to Employment
As a person with a disability, it is understandable why I might be considered an advocate for people’s rights. Although I am currently the Special Assistant to the Commissioner at the New York State Office of Mental Health responsible for consumer and family affairs, I regularly experience issues...
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New York City Program Helps Individuals Suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder Prepare for Employment
With the national economy faltering and the unemployment rolls rising every month, it’s tough for Americans not to become depressed and worried about their financial stability and economic future. However, those individuals who suffer from borderline personality disorder (BPD) may find themselves...
