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March 11, 2010

Thriving in a Tough Economy: Wisdom from Members

By Gail Griffin

This article was first published in NYWICI's print newsletter CONNECT in Fall 2009
 
To celebrate 80 years of New York Women in Communications, we’re gathering advice from members on how to make the best of these difficult financial times. “80 Tips for Thriving in a Tough Economy,” to be distributed to members as a PDF later this fall, will contain advice from members on everything ranging from developing freelance work to saving money.
 
To submit your tip, visit http://nywici1.blogspot.com/ or email your tip to webcommittee@nywici.org along with your name, title and organization.
 
Here are some of the top tips we’ve received so far:
 
Developing Freelance Work
 “Don't rely on a single stream of income! Develop and nurture your entrepreneurial side by cultivating additional income streams. Network marketing is one great way to develop passive income – while also boosting skills (like networking and self-esteem) that help advance careers in the corporate world.”
— Elaine Bennett, Principal, Bennett Ink, LLC
 
Networking
“Networking is power! If you are feeling in flux, reach out to NYWICI colleagues – new ones as well as tried and true – to rekindle relationships, explore new opportunities or just talk about current communications issues.”
— Julie Livingston
 
Relieving Stress
“Go out and have a blast with your friends whenever you can. This city is magical. Remember that.”
— Kristen Dolle, Copywriter, Wunderman
 
Switching Careers
“Take time to get to know yourself. You may have been laid off from an industry you were in for years. Getting to know yourself again may lead to something rewarding and exciting.”
— Chandra Hayslett, President, Hayslett Media Consulting
 
Thriving in Your Job
“A) Make your work go noticed. If it's not seen, it can't be appreciated. B) Think outside of work. Be inspired by news, events and ideas around you and pass them along, weekend or not. Why limit your thinking to 40+ hours in the office?”
— Kerry Snow, Associate, CNC - Communications & Network Consulting
 
Thriving In Your Life
“Always think: ‘less is more’ in everything! Save but don't be stringent; rebrand yourself; unplug from time to time and think outside the box; take some time out and become a mentor to fellow women who are struggling. Have someone's back. Believe that this is a time of new opportunities.”
—Tekla Syzmanski, Editor and Founder, Where Old Media and New Media Meet