Trimming the fat is a metaphor used by the author to represent what Americans need to do in order to survive this moment in time. We need to "trim the fat" of our lives. Our survival is based on relinquishing hold on the unnecessary fringes we previously sought, and replacing it with the bare necessities.
This type of survival will promote that all share this mantra and ultimately be contagious enough that manufactures, retail, wholesale .....all follow suit. This will mandate our thought process and ultimately our pockets.
In this mentality we entice our cities, our states and collectively our government to follow suit. It is a great wish of this author to see the "changes" not only as a spoken word but also as a direct plan of action.
It is our only key to survival. Groceries, shopping, remodeling/home improvements, vacations....where can you trim the fat?
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Life's Lessons
It can be argued that the most important lessons you learn are taught during the formative years. Most persons would be in agreement with that. Yet, who says that an old cat cannot be taught new tricks. The responsibility is upon the self to either accept the responsibility of our actions and adjust them accordingly for the progress of self and others, or play dead and do nothing.
Scenario: A convicted felon is imprisoned then released after a certain amount of time. The belief is that they would see the error of their ways and learn to value the now appointed freedom with such immense gratitude that errors will no longer be a subject in which they would have any interest. The double edged sword of reality is that in most cases this is not so. The worst of cases show that the persons of whom the worst crimes were committed repeat the same behaviors and return to prisons within short periods of time.
Another example would be the employee that after 15 years lose their job. As an executive most of the "fringe benefits" earned were unilaterally bestowed upon all other executives. Never had the requirement been for a separate plan for one. Now the emphasis will be survival of oneself after co-depending on others. Reaching back into a degree sought and acclaimed after much coaching from parents the love of writing surfaces. Blogs and books, articles and poetry all surface as points of interest. After some submissions a best seller is born.
Some of life's lessons were meant to make us stronger. Some were meant to change us forever. In life YOU have the freedom to choose which path you take. Life is full of lessons, but you have to decide to learn from it, rather than have it overtake you.
What lessons are life teaching you today? What will you do with it?
Scenario: A convicted felon is imprisoned then released after a certain amount of time. The belief is that they would see the error of their ways and learn to value the now appointed freedom with such immense gratitude that errors will no longer be a subject in which they would have any interest. The double edged sword of reality is that in most cases this is not so. The worst of cases show that the persons of whom the worst crimes were committed repeat the same behaviors and return to prisons within short periods of time.
Another example would be the employee that after 15 years lose their job. As an executive most of the "fringe benefits" earned were unilaterally bestowed upon all other executives. Never had the requirement been for a separate plan for one. Now the emphasis will be survival of oneself after co-depending on others. Reaching back into a degree sought and acclaimed after much coaching from parents the love of writing surfaces. Blogs and books, articles and poetry all surface as points of interest. After some submissions a best seller is born.
Some of life's lessons were meant to make us stronger. Some were meant to change us forever. In life YOU have the freedom to choose which path you take. Life is full of lessons, but you have to decide to learn from it, rather than have it overtake you.
What lessons are life teaching you today? What will you do with it?
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Bitter Sweet Endings
Do you recall how encouraged you felt when you received the offer of employment? Maybe the offer was not formal one, representing the likes of an offer letter. Maybe it did not include the likes of a bonus plan or sign on bonus, it may not have lined your pockets with gold or silver. What it did was provide you with a means to an end. Hopefully it did so in an industry and function of which, somewhere deep within you, you truly love doing.
Now, after so many decades, years, months, its all coming to an end. The feelings you now hold are bitter-sweet. The boss you held contempt for, or on an opposite spectrum, love/like and respect for will no longer be your concern.
Even in this recession, you have choices. You may not be aware of them all, but they do exist.
Now, after so many decades, years, months, its all coming to an end. The feelings you now hold are bitter-sweet. The boss you held contempt for, or on an opposite spectrum, love/like and respect for will no longer be your concern.
Even in this recession, you have choices. You may not be aware of them all, but they do exist.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Self Management
Prior to 2009 many in executive positions and below have had a liberal view of spending. Persons have justified many blatant needs while fulfilling their wants. It is a very old challenge that all must now repair.
In homes across America caretakers are managing their monies to ensure that though the salaries are stagnant, at best, financial responsibilities are still performed. It is now interesting that even with the much needed decrease of oil prices groceries and other such amendities are still on the rise.
How can self management be adhered to when as a nation it is a challenge? Much like a computer, we have to reprogram our wants verses our needs. Every aspect of our spending much be examined and re-examined and "we" all must make decisions that, as we have seen will literally affect our future and the future of our children.
In homes across America caretakers are managing their monies to ensure that though the salaries are stagnant, at best, financial responsibilities are still performed. It is now interesting that even with the much needed decrease of oil prices groceries and other such amendities are still on the rise.
How can self management be adhered to when as a nation it is a challenge? Much like a computer, we have to reprogram our wants verses our needs. Every aspect of our spending much be examined and re-examined and "we" all must make decisions that, as we have seen will literally affect our future and the future of our children.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Take the Plunge
Start up Businesses on the rise. It is from the deprivation of our current events that successful businesses will commence. The ashes of yesteryear will not destroy the fire that is America. The only stumbling block is our personal ambition, drive and combined thirst.
How far will you go for future success? Are you willing to take the plunge?
How far will you go for future success? Are you willing to take the plunge?
Self Assessment
The Hiring Market is almost a vast wasteland. Something must be done to assist persons looking to reenter the workforce. How can a credible employee be distinguished from a "job hopper"? This Human Resources corner is definitely for you.
If you are the "Job hopper" but have finally settled down to the realization that, we all need focus, drive and determination in an attempt to undo some of the past eight years of demise. This blog is also for you.
Log on every week for exciting new Human Resources Tips- from my experience to you.
If you are the "Job hopper" but have finally settled down to the realization that, we all need focus, drive and determination in an attempt to undo some of the past eight years of demise. This blog is also for you.
Log on every week for exciting new Human Resources Tips- from my experience to you.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Back in the Drivers' Seat.
The most prestigious of colleges could not have prepared persons for the current state of the economy. It has crippled both the employer and the employee. Yet if we are to survive, as a country the "Change" must be internal and external. The Reinvention Process must be a step that all are willing to take.
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