How businesses and people rebound – featuring stories and marketing advice

Illinois engineer running his way to a new job

Written by Aaron on January 15, 2012 — Leave a Comment

“My earliest, fondest memory of computers is chasing my brother around data centers.”

David Zeisler, a myReboundmedia reader and Lake County, Illinois native, is on the rebound. He lost his job suddenly in early January (2012) while working as a network engineer. It’s made fordrama, but the experience hasn’t affected his love for IT.

MyReboundmedia caught up with him late last week.

MRM: How’d you get started in IT?
Z: “Dad was a career IT guy who often went in to work on Saturdays, so we’d tag along. I guess that’s where I caught the bug, and I’ve had it ever since. I just love solving problems. I love being a network engineer…and running, too, of course.”

MRM: You think maybe this is a good time to shift gears and focus on working in the running industry?
Z: “Nah…I love running, don’t get me wrong, but I’m an IT guy. That’s my career and what I’m looking for now.”

NOTE: Zeisler’s no slouch. Through questioning, he humbly admitted to running 20 marathons…with more on the horizon.

“I run to work off the stress,” he said. “Running’s actually played a critical role in his job search,” he added. After Zeisler was laid off, he immediately started networking with friends and family. Members of his running group–a lawyer, a CFO, a financial analyst, a chemical engineer, an amusement park salesman, and more (ages 25 to 55)–were quick to help.

MRM: So what was the worst part about being laid off?
Z: “Telling my wife, for sure. That was hard. It’s tough, as someone who likes to provide for his family, to deliver that kinda news. That, and not having a clear agenda the next day.”

MRM: So what’s next?
Z: “I’m making progress, already. I’m looking for a job in my field, preferably in the Lake County area, and ready for the next adventure.”

David Zeisler, a Network Engineer with more than 15 years of experience, can be reached via email at dzeisler@gmail.com.

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Detroit is Reboundalicious

Written by Aaron on January 3, 2012 — Leave a Comment

Recently…

Lemonade Detroit opened the viewing floodgates by posting a free short version (of the full-length movie) online. It’s moving, thought-provoking, educating, inspiring, and all other -ing words.

Donate a couple $$ an help “produce” (and promote) the movie by CLICKING HERE.

Watch, enjoy, and then share the movie with anyone who questions whether or not American ruggedness still exists.

Posted in job loss, true stories

Hey…it’s an Anything Can Happen Day

Written by Aaron on December 16, 2011 — Leave a Comment

“Today is a day that is filled with surprises…nobody knows what’s gonna happen.”

When I was a kid, I’d slug my way in to the kitchen most days and ask the same question, “Mom, what’s today?”

She’d sing the same response every time, “Today is a day that is filled with surprises…nobody knows what’s gonna happen.” She’d make it through most of the theme song to the 1960′s Mickey Mouse Club Show, and it drove me nuts. “Mooooom!” But I kept asking…and she kept singing–optimism I’ve come to appreciate now that I’m a parent.

I can’t get that melody out of my head, especially today as I announce the publishing of Job Loss: A Unique Guide to Finding Resolve and Getting a Life. This is the first book published by myReboundmedia–a company dedicated to telling “rebound” stories of people and businesses. It won’t be the last. It’s also my first book, as an author.

I started writing this book three years ago and I remain dedicated to sharing this commonplace story (losing a job and working hard to find another one). I believe its unique format–as a daily journal, from inside a man’s head–stands to entertain and educate.

So…here is your mission:

  1. Purchase HERE.
  2. Read it.
  3. Like it on Facebook (click the little “Like” button on the amazon book page).
  4. Write a glowing review.
  5. Encourage others to read it.

A while back, when I suddenly lost my job, I found that by telling my story publicly (in a newspaper blog), people somehow needed to read a first-person account of what it’s like. I’m not sure why, but I’m sure it’s true. They asked for more, which I couldn’t give…at the time. Now I can. Enjoy!

Today truly is an Anything Can Happen Day.

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Design matters in all areas

Written by Aaron on December 6, 2011 — Leave a Comment

Daniel Pink, the best-selling author and explorer of change, has written a lot about design and how important it will be in the days ahead.

Recently, I got to thinking this definition could be extended a little – to apply to all things. Like….sentences, even. Or, spoons. Or…whatever.

Design matters in all areas.

Eating tools

Eating places

Cocktails

Coasters

Film

Posted in design

Fuller, Penn State, and Perry Prove Communications Matter

Written by Aaron on November 11, 2011 — Leave a Comment

Good communications matter. Period.

Recently, U.S. Army Major General Peter Fuller, Texas Governor Rick Perry, and Pennsylvania State University have made it center stage and the impact of their communications (or lack there0f) is clear – fired, downgraded, and entangled (respectively). See event details below.

Even at the highest levels of government, politics, and accademia, people are saying and doing things that spell disaster – to international peace-keeping, to presidential prospects, and to the lives of innocent children. Honestly, it blows my mind.

Consistent with other myReboundmedia blogs, I’d like to argue they’ll each rebound just fine. And maybe they will; they’re likely to fall out of the limelight as fast as Charlie Sheen did. But in each case–with General Fuller, with Governor Rick Perry, and with Penn State–they’re realizing the unfortunate repercussions of unlatched, unpolished, and unprepared communications.

Communications matter!

DETAILS

November 4, 2011 - U.S. Army Major General Peter Fuller speaks his mind and gets fired

The two-star general flashed irritation when he brought up [Afghan President Hamid] Karzai’s recent remarks that Afghanistan would side with Pakistan in a war against the U.S., blasting the president’s comments as “erratic,” and adding, “Why don’t you just poke me in the eye with a needle! You’ve got to be kidding me … I’m sorry, we just gave you $11.6 billion and now you’re telling me, ‘I don’t really care’?”

November 9, 2011 - Penn State Board of Regents has no apparent disaster recovery communication plan, so it starts firing people

Football head coach Joe Paterno and university president Graham Spanier are fired for not doing enough to properly address sexual abuse crimes currently under investigation.

November 9, 2011 - Texas Governor and Presidential Candidate Rick Perry fumbles his speech during a debate and appears just plain dumb

“I will tell you, it is three agencies of government when I get there that are gone. Commerce, Education, and the – what’s the third one there? Let’s see. OK. Commerce, Education, and the … “
“EPA?” Mitt Romney said.
“EPA, there you go,” Perry offered.
Later, Perry admitted it wasn’t the EPA he was trying to think of, so he tried again: “The third agency of government I would – I would do away with Education, the Commerce, and, let’s see. I can’t. The third one, I can’t. Sorry. Oops.”

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