Life seems to be getting more and more challenging. With gas at over $3.50 a gallon and food prices increasing, even the middle class are squeezed. I had a lady in my office the other day who had just gotten a new job, but did not have enough money to get to training. Once she had a paycheck, she would be OK, but she did not know what to do in the meantime.
I read that the housing market probably will not rebound until 2010. That is over a year and a half away. What can we do in the meantime?
If you are thinking about changing jobs and you have a job, keep it until you find another one. DON'T quit and think it will be easy to get hired quickly even if you have a good resume. I know many people with great job histories who are searching for jobs months after leaving the one. If you even suspect that you might get laid off, silently update your resume and your network.
If you do lose your job, get on the bus quickly to find another one. It may be like a full time job to find one, but they are still out there. The most important thing is to stay positive. One Recruiter we refer to, referred someone to us because he was so down in the dumps that no one would hire him even though he had great skills. He would get the interviews and then depress the Recruiter with his tales of sadness and sorrow.
The important thing to remember in all hard times (and easy ones too) is that God loves us and He is with us every moment of the day. He tells us that He will never leave us or forsake us. We can trust Him at His word. If you do not know Jesus as your savior, He wants you to. His gift of life is free. It is by Grace we are saved. Read Romans 10:9 and 10:13. They are 2 verses that say it all.
Say a prayer today for yourself, our leaders, and those around you. With God on our side, we can be a light in this world of challenges.
