Posted on 3 August, 2011
Most people affected by today's economy are happy, sincerely grateful, to retain employment. Those who lost jobs would seemingly be thrilled to have found replacement work. Turns out, it's not true. A recent U.S. study about workers displaced by the recession shows that the sacrifices made to stay employed have not yielded happy campers. In many cases, switching careers necessitated a downsize in quality of life. "In many cases, these people are not very happy," per Cliff Zukin, public policy professor at Rutgers. "They're the winner who got new jobs, but they're not really what they want and not where they want to be." New Jobs for the formerly jobless are not bringing happiness. Is there an alternative career change that could? Most of those in the work sector who were forced to switch jobs which resulted in a serious pay cut. That adds to the dissatisfaction of having daily engagement in unfulfilling work. Add the reduction in benefits for many and the picture is more dismal. One worker in the study described his new work as "soul sucking" yet he perseveres to support his family. He feels that there is no other option. Perhaps there is. While many state employment offices advise that it is not likely for an unemployed individual to find work using the same skill set from their former job, one possibility could embrace your prior experience and skill set. Go online. I hate the cliche recommending that you "think outside of the box" but that's what this consideration involves. If you enjoy sales, there is a place for you online. If you like meeting new people, there is a place for you online. If you are creative, there is a place... If you are willing to learn a few 'new tricks' to augment your experience and supplement your skill set, there is a place... First, consider what is linking you to that 'soul sucking' existence. Fear? Responsibility? Schedule? The beauty of an online business is that it can respond to these concerns and others. So what's stopping you from leaving the lackluster existence of your daily grind? If it's limited resources for investment, there are business opportunities that allow you to sample the programs for less than $100/month. You can earn income while you are trying out the program, pocket the income or invest fully into the business once you have had the benefit of first hand experience and feel secure. So now what's stopping you? The traditional new jobs for the formerly jobless are soul sucking and abysmal. Your life is worth more than that. You deserve happiness in your life but you have to bring it--to yourself. |
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