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If you’re one of the few who retained your job through the recent tumult, chances are you’ve experienced some of the symptoms of workaholism. And when you think about it, it makes sense: As stated on the CareerBuilder.com blog, most companies didn’t decrease their workload throughout the recession; instead, they spread it across fewer employees, resulting in more hours, stress, and a bunch of workaholics.  (more…)

You can’t turn on the TV without hearing more about the government’s latest action on extending unemployment benefits. And, while it may seem like a huge bill for the nation to handle right now, there’s no doubt that the pool of workers depending on that money remains enormous. Despite talk about a recovery and the end of the recession, the official unemployment rate is around 10 percent, with actual unemployment being closer to 17 percent.  (more…)