19th & 22nd

Nearly 30% of working professionals would quit if they had to return to office after pandemic https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/01/05/jobs-home-29-professionals-would-quit-if-forced-go-back-office/4142830001/ SOURCE:  Paul Davidson, USA Today Attorney Cleta Mitchell Resigns from Her Law Firm Just Days After Participating in Trump Phone Call with Georgia Secretary of State https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/attorney-cleta-mitchell-resigns-from-her-law-firm-just-days-after-participating-in-trump-phone-call-with-georgia-secretary-of-state/ar-BB1cuXXq?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Matt Naham, LAW & CRIME  (via MSN)

  Tyson joins growing list of companies hiring chief medical officers amid pandemic https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/530379-tyson-joins-growing-list-of-companies-hiring-chief-medical-officers-amid SOURCE:  Alex Gangitano, The Hill  This $300 Tax Deduction Is Available For 2020 Only https://www.huffpost.com/entry/300-tax-deduction-charitable-contributions_l_5fd90d46c5b663c3759a88b5 SOURCE:  Casey Bond, HuffPost 

  News update regarding unemployment benefits and acquisition news from Salesforce... Weekly jobless claims counts are inaccurate and the unemployed are being underpaid, watchdog says https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/30/weekly-jobless-claims-are-inaccurate-and-the-unemployed-are-being-underpaid-watchdog-says.html SOURCE:  Jeff Cox, CNBC  Salesforce deal to buy Slack expected to be announced Tuesday after market close https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/30/salesforce-deal-to-buy-slack-expected-to-be-announced-tomorrow.html SOURCE:  Lauren Feiner, CNBC 

 I never imagined that a Walmart delivery driver earned this type of money. I know a lot of people who would love to make $100,000 a year.  However, most aren't willing to work 80 hours a week to do it.  Didn't realize that so many people were still receiving unemployment benefits. I am guessing that most are in the retail and hospitality fields. I'm a Walmart delivery driver who's made over $100,000 in the last year. I love my job, even though I work 80 hours a week and have only taken one day off. https://www.yahoo.com/news/im-walmart-delivery-driver-whos-130700054.html SOURCE:  Meira Gebel, Business Insider  (via Yahoo News) 3.3 Million Receiving Pandemic Unemployment Benefits, and Two More Numbers to Know https://www.yahoo.com/news/m/3ba08c30-bede-30cf-aed7-f7e8857e0288/3-3-million-receiving.html SOURCE:  BARRON'S 

 Eviction updates happening across the country... Legal Evictions Are Banned In D.C. Amid Pandemic, But 'Invisible' Ones Are On The Rise https://www.npr.org/local/305/2020/10/16/924483969/legal-evictions-are-banned-in-d-c-amid-pandemic-but-invisible-ones-are-on-the-rise SOURCE:  Ally Schweitzer, NPR With housing courts set to reopen Monday, calls grow to extend ban on evictions https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/with-housing-courts-set-to-reopen-monday-calls-grow-to-extend-ban-on-evictions/ar-BB1a71BS?ocid=uxbndlbing SOURCE:  Tim Logan, Boston Globe

 I've posted articles about dating in a pandemic. Now, here are two good articles about how to keep love alive in your marriage/relationship... Many Couples Admit They Are Struggling To Keep The Spark Alive In Lockdown (Video) https://southfloridareporter.com/many-couples-admit-they-are-struggling-to-keep-the-spark-alive-in-lockdown-video/ SOURCE:  SWNSDigital.com 7 Tips to Keep the Spark Alive in Your Marriage https://www.mydomaine.com/keep-spark-alive-in-your-marriage-2303173 SOURCE:  Marni Feuerman, My Domaine

I have two friends who are contemplating divorce. They say that pandemic stress is causing a strain on their marriage.  Facing divorce during the pandemic: ‘This is a lot of people’s story in 2020' https://news.yahoo.com/facing-divorce-amidst-the-pandemic-170659397.html SOURCE:  Jacquie Cosgrove, Yahoo Life Divorce Is On the Rise During the Pandemic—and Don't Feel Guilty If That Includes You https://www.parents.com/parenting/divorce/children/divorce-is-on-the-rise-during-the-pandemicand-dont-feel-guilty-if-that-includes-you/ SOURCE:  Michelle Dempsey-Multack, Parents

 Here a few articles for those searching for love during the pandemic... I Took the Risk of Dating During the Pandemic. It Paid Off. https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/09/what-dating-during-pandemic-like/616533/ SOURCE:  Ginny Hogan, The Atlantic Pandemic Dating Is Hard—But Hasn’t Dating Always Been Difficult? https://www.self.com/story/dating-during-pandemic SOURCE:  Patia Braithwaite

Thousands of people have been out of work for months due to furloughs or layoffs -- which has resulted in gaps of employment on their resume.  Recruiters sometimes view gaps in employment as a "red flag" when screening job candidates. They view the gaps as a candidate potentially be unreliable and not looking for a long term work commitment.  That may have been the case "BEFORE" 2020. This year has been so unpredictable and crazy, that having an employment gap on your resume almost seems normal. Below are some good tips and resources on how to job search during the pandemic.  This is exactly how to update your resume if you’ve been laid off during COVID-19 https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/this-is-exactly-how-to-update-your-resume-if-youve-been-laid-off-during-covid-19 SOURCE:  Kay Schnitzer, The Ladders Tips From a Recruiter: Standing Out to Hiring Managers During COVID-19 https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/covid-19-resume-tips-from-a...

Knowing how to transfer your job skills has never been more important than now.  The pandemic has caused thousands of people to lose their jobs -- which has resulted in many re-evaluating careers options and skills.  A friend of mine, Kari, recently lost her job as a financial analyst for a major bank. Finding a job in the banking industry right now is really competitive because so many banks are downsizing. Although my friend is sending out resumes daily, she knows that finding a similar position at the same pay rate is going to be tough. In order to generate income, Kari is targeting freelance and contract opportunities. So far she has been able to secure a six-month contract position with a major non-profit.  If you are interested in knowing how to transfer your job skills, below are some articles that provide good advice and tips.   7 Tips For How To Job Search During The Coronavirus Pandemic https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogerma/2020/04/23/7-tips-for-how-to-...