Be Tougher Than The Recession
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009SPARKS, NV — The current recession has hurt a lot of workers and their families, and many analysts predict things may get worse in the near term prior to any recovery. Job losses are high, with many sectors of the economy laying off employees. Times are tough, but that is NOT the signal to just roll over and die. You need to develop a tough mindset. Hey, you were here before this recession, and you’ll be around when it is gone.
The trick is to never quit. If you were just laid off from a job (or facing an upcoming layoff) develop or update your resume. Get in touch with friends and associates and network like mad. Have a set of “interview clothes” always ready. Be willing to work outside your regular profession. If you have any kind of degree, chances are you could be a substitute teacher. Health care jobs are probably as close to recession-proof as any line of work can possibly be. Working as a nurse’s aide is hard and mostly thankless, but the world will always need caregivers, and it provides a steady paycheck.
Make a personal inventory of your strengths and skills. Chances are, you know how to do a lot of things, if given the chance. Look for every opportunity, and when you don’t see one, find a way to CREATE one. Without a doubt, the current recession is tough. Be tougher!
This article has been abridged from our friends at The Career News; it was written by John Davis, RN