Time to Reinvent Ourselves!

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Let's face it, unemployment, divorce, financial stress and even physical limitations can push us in a path we never expected to be on.  These things have the ability to knock us off our feet.  When we look at our current unemployment situation, millions of unemployed adults from all walks of life, from top professionals to entry level.....everyone is trying to get back in the game, yet it's not as easy.

One thing that makes it more difficult especially for the seasoned employee is that at times we spend years doing the same type of job.  Some are current with new skills and training's, however some are not given the opportunity for continued education, training & development.  This puts us at a disadvantage in a job market in which there is more unemployed candidates than available jobs.  The employer is able to pick & choose thus requiring or demanding that a candidate have more skills than previously necessary for the same job.  All who are unemployed today can attest to this, the requirements have increased while the salaries have decreased.

What can one do?  Well, for many, accepting pay cuts is a must even though that will keep them broke. This will leave them having to require help from the government or working 2 or 3 jobs which not only is a burden to their families, it also takes a toll on our health.

You might be reading this and you might not relate to any of this.  Yet you might know someone that does, or you might be hearing of possible layoffs at your own company.  That alone is a reason for many to feel uneasy.  So, let me ask you;  "Should we just wait around for things to maybe get better, or should we make a decision to reinvent ourselves and create more opportunity?"

Our skills may be outdated, our physical endurance, our "back" may not be as strong as it once was, a divorce might have forced us to change careers, it happens, yet these situations as hard as they may seem might also bring forth opportunity. It can force us to look at our situation and seek options that can take us on another path, a path of hope.

Assess your situation, look at your options.  Define things that you can do, which may include dreams you've had and you never dared pursue.  Look into those ideas, find out what is required from you to get started. Seek counsel from those that are doing what you are interested in exploring.   When things don't go your way, its not time to give up and feel sorry for yourself, it's time to re-assess your situation and reinvent yourself setting forth a new path that can open doors you never imagined were possible.

Just because what was changes, does not mean it's over.  It just means, it's time to expand!