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You Love Your Stuff—Does It Love You Back?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Lorie Marrero

February is a time for focusing on LOVE! Beyond whom you love, let's talk for a moment about WHAT you love. When I work with clients, so often we are going through items and they happily exclaim, "Oh, I LOVE this!" They get to say this a few times, but if I hear this sentence used too much as a rationalization for keeping things that are not needed, we have to discuss it. The stuff does not love you back! What is at the root of this love for inanimate objects?

Advice to Consider before Quitting Your Job

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

Greg from St. Paul, MN, asks, "Given the economy, is it wise to quit a job I'm unhappy with and treated poorly in?"

Goodwill® Assistance Dog Paired with 13-Year-Old Girl

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

Eddie the assistance dog with his new companion Jordyn.When Eddie graduates on April 13, he’ll be spared the usual uncertainty and anxiety about employment experienced by most students. The golden retriever, named after Goodwill® founder Rev. Edgar J. Helms, recently met his future “employer” and companion, 13-year old Jordyn Miller, who has muscular dystrophy and uses a wheelchair.

My Story: Richard LeCount

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

Richard LeCount was raised by his grandparents after his mother abandoned him and his father died when he was one. He started using drugs early and became involved in a cycle of substance abuse and incarceration. After deciding to better his life, he got connected with Goodwill Industries of Michiana, where he impressed his supervisors and was gradually given more responsibilities. Today, he is holding down steady employment, has been sober for seven years and has made amends with his family.

Senior Job Seekers Stand to Benefit from New Senate Bill

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Jordan Abushawish

Senior job seekers stand to benefit from a new bill recently introduced in the Senate to reauthorize the Older Americans Act (OAA). Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced the bill (S. 2037) on January 26 and highlighted several provisions in the legislation, including those intended to strengthen and expand the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP).

Get a Job and Go Green

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

Shawn from Phoenix, AZ, asks, “I’ve heard of green jobs and supported clean energy organizations that create jobs for folks. What other areas create green jobs for workers?”

Daily Update of 2012-02-01

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

"When you’re green, you’re growing. When you’re ripe, you’re rotting." Leadership growth via Jim Gibbons video. http://t.co/UmU9cILy # Looking forward to it! RT @goodwillhouston We are excited to have Goodwill International President/CEO @jdgibbons visiting on 2/15. # Did you see the @GoodwillIntl placement on @MSN_Money? http://t.co/V93UvzeF #taxes #