The Odd Blog Couple is a new addition to the Business Channel here at B5media. The idea is for two disparate bloggers on the business channel to come together and post about the same topic.  Kind of a point/counterpoint thing. Here is my first addition of this new category. Ren Garcia over at Accounting Solver wrote a post today called How do you account for getting fired from your job without cause? Is this fair? Here’s my spin…
“In some countries, you cannot be fired or released from your job without cause.  In  the US, you often can be.  Is this fair?”
Here is some foundational information on this topic I …read more

Is there hope for you once you’ve been fired? Or are you doomed to negative perceptions and bias because of poor performance, insubordination, personality conflicts? Are you doomed to lesser jobs?
Recovery from a termination seems like an uphill battle for job seekers who find themselves facing interview questions about their previous employer. I have been looking for solutions, practical solutions to help you get over this hurdle.
The things that are critical for you to remember as a job seeker if you have been fired are: Honesty & Accountability. It is extremely important that you tell the truth and that you take responsibility …read more