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Lost Your Job? Turn to Those You Kind of Know

Acquaintances can be road to success in tough times

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 9, 2009 11:40 AM CDT

(Newser) – In the professional world, it’s all about who you sort of know, especially when times are hard, Gregory Rodriguez writes in the Los Angeles Times. Job losses may make people withdraw from their friends, but during a recession, acquaintances are the ones who count,... Read full story »

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