Key to life's rollercoasters is to be prepared
Farrah Gray/NNPA Columnist
Issue date: 1/11/09 Section: Business
It's not hurricane season, but the winds of uncertainty are swirling around most of us. A shaky economy, health-care concerns and a war-torn world are just a few of the topics making up the eye of these stormy times.
Yet, a new era, one that brings hope for positive change, looms on the horizon as we welcome President-elect Barack Obama. Indeed, before he even accepts the reins of national leadership, there is a lesson we can already learn from him: "Be prepared."
There's no doubt that Obama's presidential campaign was prepared for just about any obstacle, any dilemma that was thrown in its path. His critics and competitors looked into his past, his friends, his associates and even his religious upbringing to find something to throw him of course. But, he was prepared.
And we can all follow that same simple rule - be prepared - whether our concerns center on job security, financial challenges, personal goals or health care. Being prepared will not only lessen a blow, it can also help turn a negative situation into a positive experience. Being prepared can mean the difference between success and failure. Being prepared can enable us to fulfill our visions and yes, make our dreams come true.
Whether you are working or not, being prepared for an uncertain job market can lead you down a path of success in sustaining or even improving your situation, or better yet, creating a new one. Keep your resume and/or job experience/history up to date and handy for a number of reasons. In addition to being prepared for a sudden change in employment, it can also assist when you have to make that trip to the unemployment office. Being prepared will expedite that experience and make it more pleasant.
Checking out your own resume may also serve to remind you of the variety of skills you possess and you may realize, in fact, that perhaps you are capable of starting your own business. Be prepared to explore that venture!
Don't be surprised to find endless possibilities. Your neighbors, your family, your friends - they all need help with everything from preparing their taxes to designing their web sites, or writing a resume or something as simple as dog walking...odd jobs can turn into small businesses.
Yet, a new era, one that brings hope for positive change, looms on the horizon as we welcome President-elect Barack Obama. Indeed, before he even accepts the reins of national leadership, there is a lesson we can already learn from him: "Be prepared."
There's no doubt that Obama's presidential campaign was prepared for just about any obstacle, any dilemma that was thrown in its path. His critics and competitors looked into his past, his friends, his associates and even his religious upbringing to find something to throw him of course. But, he was prepared.
And we can all follow that same simple rule - be prepared - whether our concerns center on job security, financial challenges, personal goals or health care. Being prepared will not only lessen a blow, it can also help turn a negative situation into a positive experience. Being prepared can mean the difference between success and failure. Being prepared can enable us to fulfill our visions and yes, make our dreams come true.
Whether you are working or not, being prepared for an uncertain job market can lead you down a path of success in sustaining or even improving your situation, or better yet, creating a new one. Keep your resume and/or job experience/history up to date and handy for a number of reasons. In addition to being prepared for a sudden change in employment, it can also assist when you have to make that trip to the unemployment office. Being prepared will expedite that experience and make it more pleasant.
Checking out your own resume may also serve to remind you of the variety of skills you possess and you may realize, in fact, that perhaps you are capable of starting your own business. Be prepared to explore that venture!
Don't be surprised to find endless possibilities. Your neighbors, your family, your friends - they all need help with everything from preparing their taxes to designing their web sites, or writing a resume or something as simple as dog walking...odd jobs can turn into small businesses.
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