How LAIDOFFNEEDAJOB.COM Got Started

A woman from Sarasota, Florida, Barbara Bourn, employed in interior design sales, with her business declining by over 67%, thought there had to be a way. But never dreamed she would find a way to help herself and the unemployed at the same time. But after all this is America!

She got together with her unemployed friend and asked her to come up with an idea for her to start a business. Her friend told her if she did not find a job or come up with something soon, she was going to go stand out on the street with a tee shirt on that says “LAID OFF NEED A JOB” or you purchase wristbands that say this.

Barbara did not think standing on a street corner would be safe, so she purchased 500 wristbands and handed them out to her family and friends. Her unemployed friends found success, so she thought she might be on to something.

While in an elevator, and going to an interview with the wristband on, her friend got noticed, went on another interview, and got a JOB!

Laid Off Need a Job in the News!

BBC World News! Laid Off Need A Job Goes Global! "Wristband's Helping Hand in Job Hunt"

Stylelist - "Unemployed? This Accessory Could Land You a Job"

Chicago Tribune - "Network with a Flick of the Wrist"

The Work Buzz - Careerbuilder.com Job Seeker Blog - "An Easy Way to Advertise Your Job Search"

10 Connects - Tampa St Pete - " 'I Need a Job' Wristbands a Hot Commodity"