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Is there life after investment banking? Yes, but with a few caveats, according to Rob , a former I-banker who asks that his full name not be used. He was downsized in January from his position as a mergers and acquisition associate with a privately-held Washington, D.C., investment bank. In February, he landed a new position as a consultant with defense contractor CACI International. While Rob found it an “easy switch”... Read more

Way back in the days of 45s – sort of like CDs only bigger – you bought the record for the hit "A side" and let the "B side" gather dust. But very often the real prize was hidden on the B side. Which makes me wonder: Could there be a B side for unemployed financial services professionals - an unexpected career flipside outside the industry that yields a rewarding... Read more

You know the scene: each week 10 to 12 people meet in a conference room to share their lives. Yet while the introductions initially sound familiar, this is not a typical self-help group. Instead, this is a Job Search Work Team offered through my career transition (outplacement) provider, Lee Hecht Harrison, a talent management solutions company. “Although there is some emotional support, the main purpose is a productivity team designed... Read more

The last month or so was marked by a maelstrom that included a clumsy backing maneuver that put part of my car in a ditch, a frozen hot water pipe, and the emergency purchases of a new natural gas furnace and a new car thermostat. In the midst of all this, I received an e-mail purporting to be from "HM Government." Of course I opened it right away. There, under... Read more