Rebounding from Unemployment: How Losing a Job Can Open New Doors
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"In late 2008, Shannon Varney, now 27, found himself in a difficult place. He had just lost his job as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs--a casualty of the economic crisis that had settled in--and prospects looked bleak. But his misfortune would take him down an unexpected path to an entirely new career.
When first laid-off, Varney was left hurt, depressed and embarrassed. As his unemployment continued, he “sank into a funk.” He found comfort in his family and by preparing for the Boston Marathon. Varney’s training gave him structure and discipline. It was “downright therapeutic,” Varney said.
It was then Varney had a realization that would change his life and his career. “This would be a pretty powerful program for some population who is down on their luck like me,” he said"
Read more: http://www.ypnation.net/yp-profile-shannon-varney
When first laid-off, Varney was left hurt, depressed and embarrassed. As his unemployment continued, he “sank into a funk.” He found comfort in his family and by preparing for the Boston Marathon. Varney’s training gave him structure and discipline. It was “downright therapeutic,” Varney said.
It was then Varney had a realization that would change his life and his career. “This would be a pretty powerful program for some population who is down on their luck like me,” he said"
Read more: http://www.ypnation.net/yp-profile-shannon-varney
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