Job Creation In America

Job Creation In America Well, the debates were about what I expected.  It will be interesting to see how the two change in the next two debates. Whats more interesting is seeing people on Facebook who have been friends with respect towards one another practically go at each others throats.  Heres a post I write back in August that is relevant today: Facebook + Politics + Personal Branding The first topic was about jobs in the U.S. Keeping jobs here, adding new jobs, etc. There is an inherent idea that adding (or keeping) a job will give people a lifestyle career.  In other words, when a presidential candidate says something like Ill create 10,000 jobs, what my brain hears is 10,000 jobs that will be enough to cover all my bills, so I dont have to get another job. And Ill like it, and it will have at least average benefits. But, all jobs are not the same. Is an entry-level level job at a fast food restaurant going to provide the same quality of life as, say, a marketing manager making $80,000 with great benefits? No. The difference between those two is grand. Supposedly, one worker will be healthier than the other.  One will generally not have to worry about being sick and missing too much pay (because of sick leave policies), or finding second or third job to make ends meet. Im not saying that entry level jobs arent good. They are good. What Im saying is that even if we have 10k (or whatever the number is) new jobs doesnt mean that well have 10k career opportunities that will be personally or financially rewarding. I got laid off from my career job 3,910 days ago, on Friday the 13th, in January  of 2006. What Ive learned since then is that if you want to have a lifestyle income, you and only you are in charge of your income, careers, and jobs. I started my own business, and figured out multiple revenue streams. I have seen friends and JibberJobber users bounce between jobs, not because they want to but because companies have let them go, or companies have been shut down. In the 1900s there was an idea that you took care of your job, and your company, and your boss and your company would take care of you.  Until you retired. And then youd get retirement benefits, many times including pension and healthcare until you died. Now, it seems uncommon to stay at one company for more than three years. Heres the main thing: dont wait for the government to create your job. Dont wait for anyone or anything to create your job.  Think about your income more than your job, or your title. Think about multiple streams of income. How can you create, supplement, and achieve your financial goals? Find opportunities, create value, and be independent of what this party says, or that person does let your job security be in your own hands. Job Creation In America Well, the debates were about what I expected.  It will be interesting to see how the two change in the next two debates. Whats more interesting is seeing people on Facebook who have been friends with respect towards one another practically go at each others throats.  Heres a post I write back in August that is relevant today: Facebook + Politics + Personal Branding The first topic was about jobs in the U.S. Keeping jobs here, adding new jobs, etc. There is an inherent idea that adding (or keeping) a job will give people a lifestyle career.  In other words, when a presidential candidate says something like Ill create 10,000 jobs, what my brain hears is 10,000 jobs that will be enough to cover all my bills, so I dont have to get another job. And Ill like it, and it will have at least average benefits. But, all jobs are not the same. Is an entry-level level job at a fast food restaurant going to provide the same quality of life as, say, a marketing manager making $80,000 with great benefits? No. The difference between those two is grand. Supposedly, one worker will be healthier than the other.  One will generally not have to worry about being sick and missing too much pay (because of sick leave policies), or finding second or third job to make ends meet. Im not saying that entry level jobs arent good. They are good. What Im saying is that even if we have 10k (or whatever the number is) new jobs doesnt mean that well have 10k career opportunities that will be personally or financially rewarding. I got laid off from my career job 3,910 days ago, on Friday the 13th, in January  of 2006. What Ive learned since then is that if you want to have a lifestyle income, you and only you are in charge of your income, careers, and jobs. I started my own business, and figured out multiple revenue streams. I have seen friends and JibberJobber users bounce between jobs, not because they want to but because companies have let them go, or companies have been shut down. In the 1900s there was an idea that you took care of your job, and your company, and your boss and your company would take care of you.  Until you retired. And then youd get retirement benefits, many times including pension and healthcare until you died. Now, it seems uncommon to stay at one company for more than three years. Heres the main thing: dont wait for the government to create your job. Dont wait for anyone or anything to create your job.  Think about your income more than your job, or your title. Think about multiple streams of income. How can you create, supplement, and achieve your financial goals? Find opportunities, create value, and be independent of what this party says, or that person does let your job security be in your own hands. Job Creation In America Well, the debates were about what I expected.  It will be interesting to see how the two change in the next two debates. Whats more interesting is seeing people on Facebook who have been friends with respect towards one another practically go at each others throats.  Heres a post I write back in August that is relevant today: Facebook + Politics + Personal Branding The first topic was about jobs in the U.S. Keeping jobs here, adding new jobs, etc. There is an inherent idea that adding (or keeping) a job will give people a lifestyle career.  In other words, when a presidential candidate says something like Ill create 10,000 jobs, what my brain hears is 10,000 jobs that will be enough to cover all my bills, so I dont have to get another job. And Ill like it, and it will have at least average benefits. But, all jobs are not the same. Is an entry-level level job at a fast food restaurant going to provide the same quality of life as, say, a marketing manager making $80,000 with great benefits? No. The difference between those two is grand. Supposedly, one worker will be healthier than the other.  One will generally not have to worry about being sick and missing too much pay (because of sick leave policies), or finding second or third job to make ends meet. Im not saying that entry level jobs arent good. They are good. What Im saying is that even if we have 10k (or whatever the number is) new jobs doesnt mean that well have 10k career opportunities that will be personally or financially rewarding. I got laid off from my career job 3,910 days ago, on Friday the 13th, in January  of 2006. What Ive learned since then is that if you want to have a lifestyle income, you and only you are in charge of your income, careers, and jobs. I started my own business, and figured out multiple revenue streams. I have seen friends and JibberJobber users bounce between jobs, not because they want to but because companies have let them go, or companies have been shut down. In the 1900s there was an idea that you took care of your job, and your company, and your boss and your company would take care of you.  Until you retired. And then youd get retirement benefits, many times including pension and healthcare until you died. Now, it seems uncommon to stay at one company for more than three years. Heres the main thing: dont wait for the government to create your job. Dont wait for anyone or anything to create your job.  Think about your income more than your job, or your title. Think about multiple streams of income. How can you create, supplement, and achieve your financial goals? Find opportunities, create value, and be independent of what this party says, or that person does let your job security be in your own hands.