Happy New Year! Some won't believe that it will be, but I'm optimistic! I believe that our economy may be changing rapidly for the worst but that doesn't mean that WE can't make some swift moves to help ourselves.
I recently heard a 91 year old man stand before a crowd of 2000 or more people and tell us how he and his family survived the "Great Depression" of the 30's; and he summed it up with four words - "We helped Each Other".
What a concept. I recently sent out a few Happy New Year salutations on one of my social networks, and boy did I get a great response! I mean I heard from Engineers, Developers, Architects, Project Managers, Business Analyst and the list went on.
Being currently unemployed for the past couple of months has caused me to be out of touch with my colleagues and network.
I was amazed at just how many awesome people I know. Some folks wished me and my family the best throughout the holidays, some inquired about jobs opportunities, some asked me how my job search was coming along. It dawned on me that the way we survive the economy is for me to help others and others to help me.
I want to encourage you to talk, I mean really talk to your network you might be surprised at what you can get help with and visa versa. Don't take your network for granted, we all need each other to survive.
If you are in a position to help someone please do so, ask them how are they "surviving the current economy" you just might be able to lend a hand.
Remember, it could be you tomorrow that requires help from another.
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