Posts Tagged ‘downsizing’
Downsizing Has Blunted Our Halloween Joy – Ed Iannuccilli
by Ed Iannuccilli, contributing writer Since we downsized to a quiet neighborhood down a small street that abuts the woods, we no longer encounter those wonderful children ready at the door, proud of their costumes and trick-or-treating. We went from a busy location perfect for Halloween to a place where parents have no place to park. Last year, our first here, we didn’t see a single kid. Our loss. …
Read MoreOwn less, live more – Mary Hunt
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer, EverydayCheapskate.com What would you do if you had to use — let alone actually enjoy — everything you own? Truth be told, most of us will never live long enough to accomplish such an overwhelming requirement. Instead, we pack it, stack it and pile it away — even pay rent…
Read MoreDriven to the edge – the contemptible practice of Quiet Firing – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL ‘In a worst-case scenario, quiet firing happens when managers allow employees to have truly toxic or miserable experiences at work as a way to squeeze them out. It’s a form of gaslighting.” – Gallup When clients come to coaching after quitting or being involuntarily “downsized”, I always ask if they…
Read MoreInventory crisis in RI Real Estate: Understanding Causes, Exploring Solutions – Emilio DiSpirito
By Emilio DiSpirito, Realtor and co-owner of Engel & Völkers East Greenwich and Engel & Völkers Barrington East Bay Let’s delve into the current housing inventory crisis in the vibrant Rhode Island market. In recent times, the state has been experiencing historically low levels of available housing stock, posing challenges for prospective buyers and real…
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