http://thestory.org/archive/the_story_760_Thanks_For_The_Layoff.mp3 Two women who re-invented themselves after a layoff: One became a CEO, the other, a Web site designer. Plone 2.0 http://thestory.org/archive/the_story_760_Thanks_For_The_Layoff.mp3/logo.jpg http://thestory.org/archive/the_story_760_Thanks_For_The_Layoff.mp3 <h4>Thanks for the Layoff<br /></h4><p class="imageleft"><img class="image-left" src="resolveuid/fe7bcee71ade3a1226fb9ac3c55cad55" alt="Holly-Green.jpg" height="100" width="100" />Holly Green</p><p>Thousands of Americans are now facing the question that Holly Green has faced when a job that you love just vaporizes: what do I do now?  <br /></p><p>It's harder to face when you're older. It can also be harder when you lose a senior-level job. Holly was president of a major company when she was let go. But Holly re-invented herself and she appreciates the lessons she learned during her downtime.</p><ul><li>Learn about Holly's company, <a href="http://thehumanfactor.biz/">The Human Factor, Inc.</a><br /></li></ul><h4><a class="addbtn" href="http://www.publicradio.org/applications/formbuilder/user/form_display.php?form_code=608cc948ba9b" target="_self">Contact Us</a></h4><br /><h4>Rock never dies<br /></h4><p class="imageleft"><img class="image-left" src="resolveuid/1934a40974bfac773ce2a294dfc56195" alt="Judy_Davids_crop.jpg" height="100" width="100" />Judy Davids <a href="resolveuid/b8642d7a94c41982ed24cca686051a69">&gt;&gt;More</a><br /></p><p>Judy Davids was also given a pink slip after working with one company for 17 years. Judy is skilled in computer-assisted design, but not many firms are hiring these days. So, Judy turned to new technology. She logged on to Facebook to network with her town mayor. <br /></p><p>The mayor, knowing Judy was in a weekend band with other moms, responded that he didn't know of any jobs, but that "rock and roll never dies." Judy thought that was the stupidest thing she'd ever heard: she typically made $12.50 per gig. But it turned out to be the start of a new business. </p><ul><li>Check out Judy's band, the <a href="http://www.mydols.com/" target="_self">Mydols</a></li><li>Learn more about Judy's new <a href="http://www.mavenpublicity.com/" target="_self">business <br /></a></li></ul><br /><h4><a class="addbtn" href="http://www.publicradio.org/applications/formbuilder/user/form_display.php?form_code=608cc948ba9b" target="_self">Contact Us</a></h4><br /><br /> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:00:00