DUMBO, Brooklyn
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Seen in DUMBO, Brooklyn

When he got laid off years ago, Mike Tharp, now a columnist at the Merced Sun-Star (h/t Romenesko), says his prescription for getting back on his feet was two-fold:

"Exercise and companionship."

On today's podcast, we'll hear from an intern architect who's taking his time to study up for the licensing exam. Me, I've had to go looking for new work a few times, each one a different adventure.

 

The first time, I called everyone in my Rolodex — it was a real Rolodex, and I do mean everyone — and thanked them for helping me in my job. Then I biked like a maniac all over the woods for a month. More lately, I've been prone to starting blogs and then riding my bike all over New York City, which is kind of like a jungle.

But yes, exercise and companionship, exercise and companionship.

You?