I went to a job fair the other day to find that there are not many employers out there seeking. Why is this? Well for one reason there are more employees than jobs and because of this they have the upper hand. I met some professionals, highly skilled that have been unemployed for over 11 months. That is crazy! For those that live in Long Island as I do, every day you go unemployed your world gets darker. I had the privilege to speak to some one on one and hear their personal story. People that have wonderful resume's, look the part yet they are either over qualified or can't afford the pay cut that comes from accepting what is out there. Why do I share this? I share this because we need to be in constant movement, we can't get comfortable where we are or with what we know. The knowledge of yesterday is obsolete tomorrow. Therefore we must continue to improve, to explore, to train because we are as good as we our ability to evolve. We also have to stop believing or expecting "job security". That term could have had meaning during our parents time, yet times have changed. The only job security you will find is by being self employed and in charge of your time, your income and with who or where you do business.
What does this mean to you? This means you need to take action, "no news" on change at the workplace does not mean change is not happening. Chances are by the time you hear about it, it has been well planned, coordinated and underway. Therefore it is your responsibility to not be taken by surprise. Take courses, freshen up your skills, learn new things. Be innovative, try new things. Prepare yourself where you are so that if and when that day comes you are not left in the dark.
You would not drive without a spare tire, would you? Therefore why would you only depend on your job?
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