Monday, March 19, 2012

How will the Great Recession impact the future of the American Dream?


Many decisions are being made based on greed. The human condition has not changed but working has changed and greed has increased. Layoffs happen so that shareholders can keep their cut. Greed is king.

Expect an unsettling time. It’s all about reinventing yourself, going through high points and low points in your career. You have to learn to lean on other people, network and make new and different friends. Go out of your way to network and establish relationships. You can no longer focus your efforts in one industry, doors are not being opened and you need to expand your relationships and perspective.

Retirement was our parent’s dream. It is no longer a reality for us or future generations. Working part-time has become the retirement dream. It’s now a “pace yourself” and “work until you drop” environment. 

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