I've been unemployed now for a year and a half and people always ask what I'm doing with all the free time (right!) so I thought this blog would be a good way to communicate my experience.One of the many things that occupy my time is school. I am enrolled in 2 separate Masters Degree programs, one at Boston University concentrating in Banking and Financial Services Management and the other at Utica College which focuses on Economic Crime and Fraud Management. Starting this blog is an assignment in my ecommerce class at BU.
The picture you see is the most recent picture I could find of my family taken at my son Taylor's high school graduation last June ('09). He is now playing football at the University of Pennsylvania. My daughter, Morgan is in her senior year at Marist College majoring in education and my youngest son, Justin is a sophomore in high school now getting in shape for baseball season. Last but certainly not least is my beautiful bride of nearly 25 years, Barb who thankfully has a job as a 4th grade teacher close to our home here at the Jersey Shore. Oh, and that's me the old guy on the right.
When I was employed I was a Mortgage Backed Securities inter-dealer broker, which was a great career for 18+ years. Unfortunately with electronic trading platforms gaining market share and forcing commission cuts, as well as this recent economic crisis knocking off my last major account, it was time for me to head in a different direction.
Besides school and family obligations I am also active at church, playing guitar and singing in the band there. My Christian faith has been indispensable to me during this difficult yet exciting time of my life. In fact my online learning experience started with a Certificate of Graduate Studies program at Dallas Theological Seminary and I've had almost a passion for online education since. Though I graduated from Wake Forest with an Economics degree many moons ago, it was by the skin of my teeth. College campus life was a great experience but I have found online learning to be more effective (probably because there are no fraternity houses). Cheers.
Great lookin' tribe there Doug. Sounds like each has accomplished plenty to make you the proud papa as well.
ReplyDeleteConsidering your work experience and current studies I would say you should be situated nicely to jump back into the job market when ready. Heck, if nothing else your sheer determination (two Master's programs at once?) is impressive.
Cheers to you sir
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Steve,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful family you have! My son has a good friend who is in his junior year at Marist.
I am in awe of someone who can do two Masters programs. I can't even imagine that.
Mary
Steve you have a good looking family and a good looking page. I like the rounded corners and the cool peace eliciting colors. Easy to read and nice to look at.
ReplyDeleteSteve,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the course. When I read you were currently enrolled in a degree program at Utica College, I thought we might be neighbors, so to speak. My wife and I both teach at SUNY Institute of Technology - Utica/Rome, and we know several of the faculty members at UC.
-Scott
I really like this blog. The way the boxes are separated to show the various quadrants, really works well. Your thoughts are well planned out and that makes it an easy read. Two Master's degrees is a huge undertaking... well done!
ReplyDeleteHi Steve!
ReplyDeleteYou have been adding new things to your blog and now it looks amazing!
I enjoy your stories and admire you very much. You have a lovely family, congratulations!
Laura V.