Uncontrolled Changes Hurt
Starting fresh every year is a highlight for me. I love new years. I typically don't stay up late enough to watch the "ball drop" on New Year's Eve because I am not much of a night person and have a couple of kids running around who wear me out.
2008 was a very special year for us at eCareerCenter. We saw some major milestones passed including our new website, improved services and hitting some almost impossible revenue goals. Thank you to all of you who read this blog and have hired us to assist you. I hope we have lived up to your expectations.
Looking ahead, I see a tough year for job seekers. I don't say this in the same understanding as others do who are not in the jobbing business. I mean it is going to be tough for job seekers because they have to hear everyone talking about how tough the times are for looking for a job. The mouth pieces will continue in that vein stating this is the toughest time to find a job and perpetuate the "sky is falling" mentality.
Yes things have slowed in many industries. Some industries are taking a beating such as the financial and real estate ones. I have talked with many of you in these two industries and have said the same thing..."Yes, it is tough right now but are you prepared to weather the storm or is it a good time for you to re-evaluate your options?" For some people, hardships present themselves as a change in direction. For others, they decide to stick it out. Either way is challenging on the emotional and psychological side. Prepare for it by finding your own way to stay strong. Repeat positive messages, keep working out, push yourself to get out there and meet people and never, never quit. Those who finish on top typically have the attitude of perseverance.
The main reason I write "it is going to be tough for job seekers" is because a large number of you are going to have to realize the need to retool and change. Change is VERY painful for many of us. I like change when I am in control of it. I get jazzed up by it. When I am not controlling the change, I go kicking and screaming like many do. This past year I lost my mom to cancer. I had zero control of this change and am still hurting from it. But every day I wake, I keep moving forward realizing all that I have learned through this uninvited change.
So yes, it is going to be tough for you, the job seekers. Tough in the sense you don't want to have to go back to school or take a position at a lower level or do something they thought they would never have to go back and do. The sooner you accepts the facts, the sooner you can blaze a new trail in your career. This new trail may hurt in the beginning because of the rusted tools you have to use. But as you get going, you will see it is not that bad and maybe even better for you. Do something you are dreading; it may cloud your vision but clear your head.
Let's Get Started!
Jeff
2008 was a very special year for us at eCareerCenter. We saw some major milestones passed including our new website, improved services and hitting some almost impossible revenue goals. Thank you to all of you who read this blog and have hired us to assist you. I hope we have lived up to your expectations.
Looking ahead, I see a tough year for job seekers. I don't say this in the same understanding as others do who are not in the jobbing business. I mean it is going to be tough for job seekers because they have to hear everyone talking about how tough the times are for looking for a job. The mouth pieces will continue in that vein stating this is the toughest time to find a job and perpetuate the "sky is falling" mentality.
Yes things have slowed in many industries. Some industries are taking a beating such as the financial and real estate ones. I have talked with many of you in these two industries and have said the same thing..."Yes, it is tough right now but are you prepared to weather the storm or is it a good time for you to re-evaluate your options?" For some people, hardships present themselves as a change in direction. For others, they decide to stick it out. Either way is challenging on the emotional and psychological side. Prepare for it by finding your own way to stay strong. Repeat positive messages, keep working out, push yourself to get out there and meet people and never, never quit. Those who finish on top typically have the attitude of perseverance.
The main reason I write "it is going to be tough for job seekers" is because a large number of you are going to have to realize the need to retool and change. Change is VERY painful for many of us. I like change when I am in control of it. I get jazzed up by it. When I am not controlling the change, I go kicking and screaming like many do. This past year I lost my mom to cancer. I had zero control of this change and am still hurting from it. But every day I wake, I keep moving forward realizing all that I have learned through this uninvited change.
So yes, it is going to be tough for you, the job seekers. Tough in the sense you don't want to have to go back to school or take a position at a lower level or do something they thought they would never have to go back and do. The sooner you accepts the facts, the sooner you can blaze a new trail in your career. This new trail may hurt in the beginning because of the rusted tools you have to use. But as you get going, you will see it is not that bad and maybe even better for you. Do something you are dreading; it may cloud your vision but clear your head.
Let's Get Started!
Jeff
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