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Starting January 1, 2009, Tribune’s Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel will be printing Cox’s Palm Beach Post.

Also as of January 1, approximately 300 employess from the Post’s production department will be out of work.

No word as to what that means for the Post’s printing press, other production equipment or the building in which all that stuff lives.

One of our members writes:

“I got a letter Monday from Individual Billing Administration. It sounds like some federal deal, but actually it’s a COWBRA plan administrator that handles COWBRA health insurance for people who have recently become unemployed. When such a situation occurs, the ex-employee has two options — take the company offered insurance plan or sign up for COWBRA.

I called Individual Billing just to see if it was some insurance scam and was told they were a third-party administrator for COWBRA. She said I could disregard the letter since I have retired and chosen to continue with Cox’s plan with Aetna. I don’t know, however, if those who didn’t retire have a choice of COWBRA administrators other than Individual Billing, but I would suggest that people check with their HR departments first.”

For those looking for insurance other than COWBRA, we have heard that there are several much cheaper options: Sam’s Club and Costco, for instance, offer insurance.

For those who don’t want to really “work” yet — or don’t want to stay in journalism, Starbuck’s used to offer benefits even to part-time employees. Yes, they’re closing stores, too, but we thought they were worth a mention. Whole Foods Market pays 100 percent of their workers’ health care, by the way.

If you haven’t read it this week, it’s all about us….

Start here to read from Monday on:

www.doonesbury.com/strip/dailydose/index.html?uc_full_date=20080915

We were made aware of a job opportunity:
The Chamber of Commerce of The Palm Beaches is looking for a sales rep or two to recruit memeberships. Please contact

Sandy Pullens
Office Manager
Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
401 North Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 833-3711 x 228
Fax: (561) 833-5582

One of our readers shared this job listing:

Title:                 Communications Coordinator
Location:           Florida Trail Association headquarters, Gainesville, FL
Reports to:        Executive Director

Summary:     The Communications Coordinator directs and manages all facets of a comprehensive communications program for a small not-for-profit membership organization. Responsibilities include print and electronic publications, news releases, brochures and other media. The Communications Coordinator works extensively with staff as well as volunteers, managing and developing their skills in creating and implementing broad-based and effective communications efforts. These may include elements of public relations, development and fund-raising, advocacy, outreach and marketing.

Read more here:

http://www.floridatrail.org/News/Latest-News/jobCommunicationsCoordinator.html

Palm Beach Post’ers: You have till 9/30 to get your pension papers filed. One of the forms must be notarized; keep that in mind.

You can, we’re told, ignore the early deadline date on the orange sheet   (”change your deductible or choices” form) on the medical benefits form — turn it in whenever and your choices will go into effect. Most of us have already received our new medical and dental cards. You are covered for both medical and dental — if you didn’t get both new cards from Aetna mailed to your house, contact Aetna.

in the pension pack, there are forms for two separate death benefits: One is from your Flex account — which used to be your life insurance. It’s reduced by a certain schedule till it zeroes out five years from now.

The other is simply a $5000 lump-sum death benefit from pension. It’s paid out on your death. List a beneficiary for both these benefits; sign the forms and return with the other forms.

You can still call Lillie at the Post and get answers if you’re not clear on it all.

Here’s a career coach who can help you set up your own business. While we’re not affiliated with him in any way and can’t endorse one way or another, he’s advised others in our circles.

My name is Don Gross and am a volunteer counselor for the local SCORE office. My main business is as owner of the Wellington office of “The Entrepreneur’s Source”, a business coaching firm for people who would like to consider self-employment as a career option. I work with my clients to help them focus on their goals for their future lifestyle and through franchising help them find a business model that will allow them to be successful for the long term.

I Coach Individuals who are considering self-employment as a career alternative and want to explore the possibilities. Please refer anyone who might benefit from my services. Typically my clients are:
1) Interested in new challenges;
2) Frustrated with their current job or career path;
3) Unemployed due to downsizing, rightsizing, or capsizing;
4) Considering a career transition;
5) Want to develop an alternative source of Income;
6) Interested in doing something they love; or
7) Looking to pursue their dreams of self-employment.

 

If you know of anyone who might want to discuss the possibilities, I would appreciate you forward my contact information to them. There is no cost or obligations to use my services.”

The Entrepreneur’s Source
561-337-9389 Office
561-723-8461 Cell
www.TheEsource.com/DGross

This job board is area-specific. Thanks to MKL for her link.

www.southfloridamediajobs.com

Videography class

Palm Beach Community College plans to offer a videography class starting Sept. 23 — an evening class for 12 weeks.

Many ads for journalists, writers and other media positions call for this skill. It’s at the Lake Worth campus and will be taught by Michael Kintzel.

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FAU to host Career Day

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Florida Atlantic University’s Career Development Center will host the Career Day and Technical Fair on Thursday, Sept. 11 at FAU Arena on the Boca Raton campus.
Students and alumni are invited to “Make the Connection” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information and to see the lengthy list of employers who will attend, click here. FREE for FAU students/alumni and the community.

Note: Business attire is required.

Here’s irony for you:

Best, while listening to:

The Times They Are A-Changin’