BETH: downsized account manager
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: unemployed
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: engaged to Hank
This ambitious, intelligent corporate salesgirl aced her exams, found a man and had high aspirations for her budding career and upcoming marriage until she was thrown a loop by HR. Now, she is forced to reevaluate what is really important in life.
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ANDY: former financial executive
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: temping
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: divorced from Priscilla
This former finance executive found his life forever changed when he was downsized and his wife left him. He turned his angst into a self-help program geared to help those linking their self-worth to their economic worth, but is he still dwelling on his ex and his old assets?
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ASTRID: pageant coach
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: self-employed
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: single
This Southern charmer has always known how to get what she wants, that is, until no one could afford it. Will her old tricks and manipulations work to help her make a buck, or will she end up embroiling herself in trouble?
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CONNOR: attorney
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: partner
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: separated from wife Maura
This workaholic partner has never seen the bottom of a bank account, but he has tasted the bottom of a marriage. With his marriage failing and his work stress mounting, how will his values change now that he is involved with someone from the other side of the economic table?
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PRISCILLA: businessowner and investor
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: unemployed
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: divorced from Andy, remarried to Justin
This perfectionist knows a good investment, so she is surprised when she finds herself becoming a bad one. With her stock falling and her investments crumbling, will she finally learn that appearances and monetary gain aren't everything?
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LEYLA: newly arrived immigrant
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: cleaning lady
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: separated from husband who remained behind in Turkey
This smart, independent Turkish woman arrived in the US, unprepared for how difficult life can be for an immigrant. While suffering a case of displacement and an unplanned pregnancy, she's looking for a little solace. Will she find a way to support herself and her baby in this country?
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MAURA: Human Resources Manager
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: employed
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: separated from husband Connor
This Human Resources Manager has managed to keep her business face on, even at the sacrifice of her marriage, her coworkers, and family. But where will she turn when her job stops giving her fulfillment?
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HANK: security guard
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: freelance
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: engaged to Beth
After being faced with a sudden downgrade to a blue collar career, this small-town guy found an appreciation for the simple things in life. But will his lack of ambition drive a wedge between him and his fiancee, Beth?
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NATE: graphic designer
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: works from home
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: married to Brenda
This stay-at-home dad was perfectly content raising his little girl while his wife worked, especially if it bought him some time with his daughter's flirtatious pageant coach, Astrid. But when the breadwinner loses her job, what will happen to his role as Mr. Mom?
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