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My Jobs Report Month 16

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

I wondered how this timing would feel. Christmas was the 16 month anniversary of my job search. (Step back through the months by following the earlier posts.) The short version: No job yet. The longer version: There are some intriguing … Continue reading →

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Crossover Into A New World

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

We’ve reached the end of the stone calendar. Time to reset the Mayan clock back to zero. Considering everything I’ve been going through, waking up to a brand new world is appealing. Let me check; yep, looks about the same. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Wishes 2012

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

And what do you want for Christmas? How many kids enjoy the boxes more than the presents? I’m the sort that likes the simple. Maybe that’s because I’ve never received the resort vacations, a new car with a big red … Continue reading →

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Transition Assistance

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

It is a drumming rain this morning. Puget Sound weather was known for persistent drizzle with occasional sun breaks. It was good weather for rainbows. Lately, I’ve noticed a change. The environment is getting wetter, windier, and wilder. The meteorologists … Continue reading →

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Pushing The Levers

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

This year set a record. My photos were on display and for sale every month through various venues. Nice coverage, and a compliment because most of the exhibits were by request. Today I sit beside my art outside Fine Balance … Continue reading →

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Take A Breath

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Take a breath. Step back and look up. I didn’t do much of that for the last two weeks. The first half of that time I was helping a client with their manuscript. The second half of that time I … Continue reading →

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Affordable Luxuries

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Giving thanks on Thanksgiving is one of my favorite American traditions. I think it would make a fine global tradition. Okay folks, let’s pick a date that makes sense for everyone. The day after Thanksgiving I reflected on how much … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Company Tactics

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Yesterday I got The Call, the call from the mortgage company when they switched from good cop to bad cop. The call was expected. The tone surprised me. My options are clearer now. The call was expected because October’s payment … Continue reading →

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My Jobs Report Month 15

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

The good news: I was too good for the job. Welcome to month 15 of applying for jobs. This is a habit I want to break. Within the last month everything changed, or at least that’s what the political dialogue … Continue reading →

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Living On Debt

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

  Tough choices must be made. Amidst the cloud of abstractions and advice wrapped around people in economic hard times, this post is about a bit of reality. Yesterday is the first time I’ve sent in a bare fraction of … Continue reading →

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