When, I read the newspaper (a waste) or listen to the news I often feel pity for people. Of course, the people who have lost their jobs. Most of all, I pity those who do not have Jesus Christ as their saviour. Why? Because the have no one to share their burdens with. Looking at today's financial picture they must have no hope.
Today there are many burdon's to share. Peoples financial plans are not working out due to job losses, layoffs, 401k's and other stocks crumbling. The news will likely get worse before it gets better. For the man of the house, his family may be looking to him for solutions. He may not have any solutions. Things are pretty much out of men's control to some degree, today.
This is a time to thank God for all things. Even those things that appear to be bad things. When things get out of your control, get your butt on down to church and get to know the one who has all things under control. Then ask him to take the reins and guide you out of your mess. God can grow flowers on the rubbish heap of anyone's life.
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Deciding is the first step to not taking part in the current recession.
Sure lot's of people are out of work, depressed, sad and saying the world is about to end. That feeling is contagious and not one to pick up. If you can point your friends in the direction of a job. Be sympathetic, it's no fun for anyone to be out of work.
Now, let's start brainstorming. Do you have a business that's going forward? What can you do to make it do better? How can you contact more people?
If you do not have a good business it's time to find one.
Working a job is only going to pay the bills. No more. If you need to pay the bills get a job, but find a business to work part time.
As Jim Rohn says: "If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they may have planned for you? Not much." --Jim Rohn
Start a network marketing business. It can pay you over and over again for work you'll do this year.
Well, It did not take my daughter long to get a job this time. She called a friend who manages a place & they had an opening. She stopped by next day and goes to work in a couple days.
My daughter started a new job this week. She was so happy. Then today she called me crying. What??
With no warning her boss said "Hold up I need to speak to you." Then the kick. "We hired too many people so we're letting you go. But we may still need you so, you're not fired. You were the last hired, so we have to let you go." Of course that was not all true, but when you take a job, that's the risk you take. They might not like your age, attituden hairdo or whatever and you're gone. After all, in this economy, anyone is expendable.
I invested $100.00 a few years ago for my own business. It has paid me for monthly 10 years, now . I get paid for work I did 10 years ago today. That's better than a job.
A lot of people have been laid off. I had a part time job myself that went away a month ago. Businesses today, have to look at everything through the eyes of keeping their businesses afloat. That sometimes means shedding a few positions.
The question for many after the get laid off is "Now what?"
I would encourage action right away.
First, file for unemployment as getting a job takes longer today.
Second, Be willing to take a part time position, if needed.
Third, Let your friends and colleagues know you're looking, in case they run into something. A large number of jobs never get advertised as they're filled by referral.
Fourth, Consider what some Job web sites call non traditional jobs. They mean network marketing or being an independent distributor.
Network marketing usually blooms during recessions. I can't say about depressions as Network Marketing did not exist until the late 1940's when the forerunners to Amway started.
During the leaner times, more people than ever look at any avenue that can be a money maker. Just be careful that the product or service is in demand. You need a business that pays you to retail as retail product profits help you build a business.
Make sure there is ethical leadership. If you're successful and build a large check you want the check and business to continue.
Are diabetics depressed and angry because of the feeling that they have no control of their disease? They may be. 30% of diabetics will fight depression at one time or another. Once your doctor pronounces diabetes as incurable it's not crazy to feel sorry for yourself or angry. Once you learn that there is hope for regulated type 2 diabetes with diet, exercise and attitude the skys seem sunnier. I have been fortunate not to deal with depression a lot, although like everyone, I've had my days. I just posted a new page about diabetes and depression on my web site. Here's the link to Diabetes and Depression.
