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I worked for this chain, starting with Castner-Knott Green Hills in the late 1970s as I worked my way through college. I transferred to Castner-Knott in Bellevue Center when that mall was built but had to leave then my mother became terminally ill in 1990. I started working there again when it was Proffits for Christmas and returned again when it was changing over  to Hechts, which in turn became Macy's. I LOVED working for the Nashville-owned-and-operated Castners, but each buyout reduced the quality of the work experience significantly. Eventually the Bellevue Macy's closed during a "reorganization" period.  Now  Macy's is going through another "reorganization" which means more layoffs. Find out more at: Macy's Closing Stores and Laying Off Workers Again - Yahoo

  Top Ten Ways to Be Bad Boss and a Poor Manager These instructions are so easy that even an incompetent nincompoop can following these 10 simple steps to be a bad boss, a poor manager, and a sleazy supervisor. If you want to succeed in creating disgruntled employees and driving workers away, avoid exhibiting leadership, fairness and self control, and follow these steps instead.

Why You Should Consider Network Marketing for Extra Income in Today's Economy In early 2011, The Tennessean carried an article called: "Out of work, some invest time, savings in franchises." This article focused on the problems a significant number of Americans are facing as they find themselves losing their jobs to cut-backs, layoffs, business closures, and outsourcing. The writer described the pros and cons of buying a franchise.  

I  had to figure all this stuff out two years ago when I lost my job, so I hope these tips help others.   How to Fill Out Weekly Unemployment Certification Online in Tennessee Written by KathrynDarden   If you have recently been laid off, downsized or otherwise terminated from your job in Tennessee, you have now joined the growing ranks of unemployed workers in t... [Read More] Tags: unemployment Tennessee unemployment certification file for unemployment unemployment check income budget finances money laid off downsized fired How to File an Unemployment Claim in Tennessee Written by KathrynDarden   If you have been laid off, down sized, or otherwise unemployed, you are facing a sudden loss of income which may devastate your monthly budget. Facing the loss of... [Read More] How to Sell Aluminum Cans & G...

People who know me well often don't realize I have worked in the skin industry several times during my life. I think because I usually don't wear a lot of makeup, people are surprised to learn of my life-long interest in skin care. Rodan + Fields Dermatologists is NOT a cosmetics company. It is all about keeping your skin healthy while reducing and eliminating the signs and damage of aging. Why I Partnered with Rodan + Fields Recently I wrote an article about why I decided to partner with Rodan + Fields Dermatologists . At that point in time it seemed like a sound financial decision, but I was involved more because of my own battles with skin cancer and the resulting damage to my skin. Much-Needed Income However, due to recent developments in the world of writing for the web and changing Google algorithms , I find I am earning less from my writing. Thankfully, the Rodan + Fields business has been picking up the slack and bringing in a much-needed income. In fact, Ro...

Part 1 - Where to find free & low-cost health coverage in Tennessee: government agencies - Nashville Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner Obamacare, for good or evil, has everyone thinking about health insurance. If you live in Nashville and have recently lost your job, you may have joined the ranks of Tennessee's uninsured. With an estimated 2 million people expected to lose their unemployment benefits over the holidays, many Tennesseans are very concerned about affordable health insurance and health care . Also See:  Part 2 - Where to find free & low-cost health care in Tennessee: Nashville area Where to find free & affordable health care in Tennessee: Nashville & Davidson County As mentioned in part 1 of this series, Where to find free & low-cost health coverage in Tennessee: government agencies , Obamacare and unemployment have brought health care to the center of attention in Tennessee and other states. With two million people expected t...

Converting Older Analog Televisions to Digital TV Not as Easy as Promised I'm still without television as the converter boxes don't work on my old 1985 Quasar TV set. I have jumped through hoops and wasted too much of my life since February trying to make the converter box changeover and nothing works. You can read the full article at "Converting Analog Televisions to Digital TV Not as Easy as Promised" Magnavox DTV Digital to Analog Converter Box # TB1110MW9 and Other Converter Boxes Do Not Work on My Television I don't watch a lot of television, but I do depend on my TV during tornadoes or other crisis, so I have tried and tried to make this work. If I hold the converter box just right, occasionally I can pull in a pixilated black and white picture with no sound but a hiss. The picture lasts a few seconds before it is gone. Usually I can't pull it in again for several hours or several days. On June 17 after some midday storms, the sky cleared and the sun cam...

Tips for Tennessee Sell Aluminum Cans & Recycle Soda Cans for Cash in Tennessee The following tips should help you make money recycling and selling aluminum cans in Tennessee. Find Low-Cost or Free Health Coverage in Tennessee The following resources will give you some ideas on where you can find free or low-cost health care coverage in Tennessee. Also see Unemployment Resources in Tennessee

Here are some articles I hope will be helpful for folks who live in Tennessee: Filing for Unemployment in Tennessee The company where I have worked part time for many years is closing the store where I work, so I have had to take a crash course on unemployment. As part of my preparation, I recently attended a conference on filing for unemployment benefits in Tennessee. I have been making notes and have some tips to share with anyone facing unemployment in Tennessee. How to File an Unemployment Claim in Tennessee So, you've been laid off, down sized, or otherwise unemployed. Here are the phone numbers, web sites and other info you will need to file for unemployment in Tennessee. Facing unemployment is never a happy prospect, but with the right tools, filing an unemployment claim need not be as overwhelming as it otherwise How to Fill Out Weekly Unemployment Certification Online in Tennessee If you have recently been laid off or terminated from your job in Tennessee, you hav...

In January of 2009, the Department of Labor reported that more than 84,000 unemployment claims were filed last month in Tennessee which is 115% more claims filed than in 2008. Since so many of my friends and neighbors are having to file an unemployment claim in Tennessee, I thought I would list a couple of resources and related articles on Filing for Unemployment in Tennessee. How to File an Unemployment Claim in Tennessee Ten easy steps to filing for unemployment in Tennessee Longer article with more details about filing for unemployment in Tennessee at: Unemployment Tips for Tennessee Facing unemployment is NOT a happy prospect, but with the right tools, it need not be as overwhelming as it might otherwise be. Unemployed - a Poem Macy's Bellevue Center, Nashville, TN - A Look Back These are photos from the past seven years from the Bellevue Macys, in Nashville, Tennessee. The store, which was formerly Hechts, Proffitts, Saks/Dillards (for about three months) and Castner Knott...

In college, I began to work To earn paychecks where dollars lurk. So, gainfully employed I was - Sometimes with three jobs, just because! Economies, both good and bad, It mattered not -- a job I had. However, now things aren't so great; In circumstances that I hate, I learn my life-long skills aren't prized -- In fact, I find I've been downsized! Now middle-aged, I am annoyed To face my future, unemployed. I know my future's in God's hands, But this is not what I had planned. So, should this poem your thoughts inspire, Please contact me! I am for hire! More information about this poem at Unemployed - a Poem & Explanation