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Coping With Layoffs Draw Community Support and Hope
In Walnut Creek California and surrounding areas laid off workers share grief and resilience as employers cut jobs. Kathi Finley a 34 year veteran recalls midlife layoffs while others like Jim Conway Robin Shahan and Robin Shahan seek coping strategies through networks and retraining. Experts advise stages of grief and practical steps including joining groups pursuing education and refining job search skills.
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Walnut Creek
Calif
Kathi Finley
Mervyn
Finley
Castro Valley
Hayward
San Francisco Bay Area
Bay Area Council
Winston
Jim Conway
Danville
Conway
Concord
Emily Hause
St. Mary’s College
Moraga
Hause
Robin Shahan
San Ramon
Chevron
SBC
At&t
Shahan
Community Presbyterian Church
Marin
San Jose
Yahoo
Dean Tracy
Kevin Wilk