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Nancy was working at Anheuser-Busch for many years when her job was eliminated due to the economic crisis. As she processed what had happened to her, she knew she would have to keep her spirits up...

A PR and communications professional for more than 20 years, Sharifah never imagined she would be a victim of the mass lay-offs due to the bad economy.

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