Have you recently been downsized?
Have you found that the recession has really hurt your ability to find a new job to replace your old one?
Today’s Conditions
If so, you have lots of company. December 2007 marks the official beginning of this recession, and since then, more than 5.7 million jobs disappeared during this recession. According to the Associated Press (AP), after the May 8th release of the April, 2009 unemployment numbers:
- 13.7 million people were out of work in April, 2009, and that was the largest number since 1948
- 539,000 jobs were lost in April alone
- 8.9% unemployment (the highest since September, 1983), but if those who’ve been laid off and just given up or taken part-time work, are included, that number jumps to 15.8% – the highest since 1994
If you’ve been out of work for more than a month, you may be feeling angry, or maybe even a little panicky as you watch the pages of the calendar turn, with still no job on the horizon. In addition to your short term worries, you’re probably also concerned about things like being able to send your kids to college, or how to fund your retirement.
There are basically three options in this situation:
- Freak out
- Keep doing what you’ve been doing (the same things that haven’t yet found you a new job), or
- Try something different
Option 1: Panic
The first option, panic, is entirely counter-productive, and should be avoided at all costs. A little fear is a good thing, in fact, it can even be a life saver during dangerous situations by activating the flight or fight response. Panic is negative and counterproductive – it only reduces our ability to think creatively and respond appropriately to life’s challenges.
Option 2: Keep Doing What You’ve Been Doing
If doing what you have always been doing had been successful for you, you wouldn’t be reading this article right now. Unless you’re willing to change, and try something new, you’re only going to end up with more of what you already have.
Good people have been unemployed for six months or more in this economy. After jumping through all the required hoops (e.g., answering help wanted ads, sending out tons of resumes), what results have they achieved? Nothing. nada.
In this recession, people aren’t even getting callbacks about jobs they’re qualified for.
Option 3: Try Something Different
The third option – do something different – seems to be the only feasible solution. With so many options on the table, it is hard to know where to begin?
Do something different: start your own business .
- Don’t worry about being laid off or outsourced again.
- Let this be the last time that you exchange quality family time for long evenings or weekends at the office.
You can become your own boss! Invest in your future – start your own business!
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Home businesses account for approximately 7 billion annually while providing tax benefits, more control over your time, your work, and your income. Using the Law of Large Numbers, like insurance companies do, you can minimize your income risks during this recession. Insurance companies spread their loss risks over a huge number of customers.
Starting an online business will let you reach thousands, and millions, of prospects allowing you to spread your recessionary risks across multiple people, regions and countries. Thus, to increase your financial stability and security, do like the insurance companies do – apply the Law of Large Numbers to your personal financial situation.while building a luxury lifestyle
