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LaRae Jome 8/1/21 LaRae Jome 8/1/21

That DREADED Feeling: What to Do When You Dread Your Job

Here’s a quick (and unscientific) test to see if you are burned out on your job - and if so, what to do about it.

LaRae Jome 6/1/21 LaRae Jome 6/1/21

When Work Knocks You Down: Recovering from Negative Job Experiences

There are many different ways that work can knock people down. I work with many people who have been knocked down by bad experiences in their jobs and I help them recover and move forward in their lives.

LaRae Jome 12/1/20 LaRae Jome 12/1/20

Will I Still Have a Job? Living with Job Insecurity

If you are one of the millions of Americans who live in fear that you may lose your job, you are not alone. How to manage the fear of losing your job without losing your mind.

LaRae Jome 10/1/20 LaRae Jome 10/1/20

Coping with Job Loss in the Time of COVID-19

Losing your job can mean losing your financial security. For many people it means losing a part of their identity. Losing your job can feel like a failure, even when it is not your fault. It is normal to feel helpless and hopeless for a little while.

LaRae Jome 8/1/20 LaRae Jome 8/1/20

Beyond Stressed: When Work Stress Becomes Job Burnout

Most people experience stressful times at work at some point in their life. When your work stress never seems to go down and the thought of going to work fills you with dread, you may be headed toward job burnout.