You know things are bad when a mall Santa loses his job for no good reason.
The Washington Post reports today that Michael Graham, who has played Santa at Tysons Corner Center for 18 years, has not been invited back this year. However, he reportedly has a contract through 2012.
He was so good at his job that Southern Living Magazine wrote: “Yes, Virginia, there really is a Santa Claus. His name is Mike Graham.”
The news comes amid many reports of impending layoffs because of the economic recession and credit crisis. Many companies are also scaling back or canceling their holiday parties this year.
Depressing as all this news is, don’t go crying in your egg nog — especially if you’re looking for a job. (Or a new career, in the case of a few would-be Santas.) Brush up on tips for keeping your spirits up during a job search. It could help boost your holiday cheer, too.
