Depression, anxiety, shame, insomnia. Many people who are unemployed may experience all of these according to a New York Times / CBS News poll, the results of which were published December 14 on NYTimes.com. The poll surveyed 705 unemployed adults between December 5 and 10. It asked respondents about the emotional toll job loss has taken on them asking questions such as "are you more stressed than usual, less stressed or is your stress level no different," (69% said they were more stressed) "have you had any trouble sleeping," (55% answered yes) "have you experienced emotional or mental health issues, like anxiety or depression," (48% reported they have) and "how often have you felt embarrassed or ashamed about being out of work." (46% responded that they have some or most times). The poll also examined the financial toll of job loss. For more details see Unemployment's Emotional Toll.

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• How to Deal With Sudden Unemployment
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Pharmacists dispense prescription drugs to patients and provide information about those drugs. They help patients understand the instructions their doctors or other health practitioners provided. Pharmacists also monitor their patients' health and progress to make sure their medications are working effectively and safely. To be able to work as a pharmacist one must earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) which generally takes four years after at least two years of undergraduate study.

Now comes the opportunity to learn more about becoming a pharmacist. First you should obtain facts about this occupation. Get detailed job descriptions and information on compensation and job outlook in Pharmacist: Career Information. Next, a first hand account of life as a pharmacist can help you see beyond what this description can provide. See what some of our readers who work in this field have to say by reading our Real Life of a Pharmacist submissions. Finally, if you are are considering whether to pursue a career as a pharmacist, the Should You Become a Pharmacist? quiz can help you find out if you have the characteristics necessary to succeed in this career.

Imagine there's a career you've dreamed of pursuing. You work hard and come thisclose to getting hired. Then the employer who is about to hire you learns you have a medical condition and worries that it will interfere with your work. They decide not to hire you despite your insistence that you are in control of your condition. What would you do?

When Anna Balogh faced this situation she decided to fight back. She sued the U.S. Department of State for denying her a job as a Foreign Service officer because she has Type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetes, reports Boston.com (Diabetic to Begin Career as Diplomat). Last week Balogh and the U.S. government settled the case out of court shortly before it was to go to trial. She got the job she wanted, on a trial basis, and will be compensated for lost wages.

Unfortunately there are some employers that can't see past someone's disabilities. They make assumptions based on what they think they know without ever giving a qualified candidate the opportunity to do the job they know they can do. Title I of the Americans With Disabilities Act protects workers from this kind of discrimination. Learn more about the Americans With Disabilities Act.

With only about a week and half left to buy Christmas gifts for your boss and co-workers (if any celebrate Hanukkah, it begins tonight, but don't worry — you have eight days to give them presents), you may be heading out to do your shopping this weekend. This can be a tricky task. Here are some guidelines that can make it easier:

• First of all, know what your company's culture is. Is gift-giving something everyone there does? Being on the receiving end of a present when you don't have one to give is awkward. And if you give a gift to someone who doesn't have something for you, it might make that person feel weird.
• Don't spend too much on gifts for your colleagues. Even if you can afford it, an expensive gift isn't appropriate.
• Gifts should be work-oriented. Something for the desk is nice or if your co-worker or boss travels a lot, perhaps get something he or she can use on the road.
• Stay away from overly personal gifts, for example jewelry or perfume. Definitely don't give lingerie or anything else that could be embarrassing.
• Be mindful of your co-worker's or boss's tastes and traditions. A gift card to a steakhouse for your vegan office mate is a bad choice, for example, as is a Christmas tree ornament for colleague who doesn't celebrate the holiday.

More: Gifts for Your Co-Workers and Boss

Also Read: Rules for Dealing With the Holiday Season at Work