Re: GREAT ideas!
Phoenix
4/27/2012 11:30:22 AM
As you've mentioned having the right attitude is very important. In the current job market many jobs are not as clear cut as they used to be. Some jobs require a person to fill in a wide range of tasks. There is also the chance that job descriptions vary from time to time as the need arises. So it has become very important for employers to hire people who are willing to adjust to the changing needs of the company. So a 'can do' attitude is highly valued.
In this job market, I suggest accepting any offer that doesn't require you to make a long term commitment while you continue to look for something more suitable. Looking for a job is like looking for someone to date: you are somehow more desirable if you are "taken."
Re: GREAT ideas!
tokyogai
4/27/2012 9:01:19 AM
Although debt is a big problem, it shouldn't force you to make bad decisions. A job should be something that will pay you well for your time. To take a bad job in desperation rather than find a better situation that pays more and is more stable would many times be a mistake. Like all things in life, you have to have balance .
Good points, Minvestor. Debt is a serious drag at every level of the economy. It's hard to feel good about purchases when you haven't paid for the ones you made the month (or months) before, is it?
Re: GREAT ideas!
mInvestor
4/26/2012 7:21:14 PM
Noreen,
Again, a great post. People shall follow these advises all the time, it's even more important during current time.
However, I'd suggest you separte the last advice into two, hope for the best and prepare for the worst are two different things. If people keep a balance on any of their credit card, I'd say they don't need worry about investment. They shall concentrate on getting rid of all bad debts ASAP. Only after they achieve thay goal, they can start to think of investment.
The biggest problem in this country and in many other developed countries is debt. The imprtance values it to be listed as a separate advice.
Just my 2 cent.
Especially about all jobs being temporary. You just never know when your boss be having a bad day and walk in and fire you. Try to be verstaile in your skillset and have more than one option available.
Re: GREAT ideas!
BigJim
4/26/2012 2:39:19 PM
I love the fact that you're encouraging people to actually connect with other people in real life. It seems like everyone has gotten so involved with social media that they forget the most obvious forms of networking.
@Noreen, FABULOUS post, full of great ideas. You should bottle it and sell it!
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