tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post1859040761309362450..comments2021-01-07T14:25:29.243+01:00Comments on Deep-Think: Unemployed? What's Your Excuse?Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-19436486903920347012011-09-24T11:18:36.322+01:002011-09-24T11:18:36.322+01:00Robert Kiyosaki once said in RICH DAD POOR DAD tha...Robert Kiyosaki once said in RICH DAD POOR DAD that sometimes working for free makes you open to opportunities. I agree with you Kasia. Thanks for stopping by.Lanrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-31198950090084691182011-09-24T10:35:03.052+01:002011-09-24T10:35:03.052+01:00I agree with you and comments above. These days wi...I agree with you and comments above. These days with an easier access to education, having degree does not make you any special. It is good to have it though. I would have one more advice for those who struggle to find a job. join any charity organization and work for free for a while ( I know it is not ideal but better than doing nothing). I had to take a break from work for a year but was helping local charity with organizing events, which turned out to be sucessfull. It really helped - managed to meet lots of people ( networking) but also my future employer could see if I managed to comitt to sth for free and make it work, I will perform even better while being paid. Opprtunities are everywhere, just need to find them.Kasia Lynchhttp://www.kwizh.blog.rezidor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-32191210831734893952011-09-23T16:43:48.777+01:002011-09-23T16:43:48.777+01:00You're right Sandra. Passion and commitment ar...You're right Sandra. Passion and commitment are important. Thanks for stopping by.Lanrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-74082474913374760872011-09-23T16:01:16.395+01:002011-09-23T16:01:16.395+01:00I love your post and it rekindled a memory of one ...I love your post and it rekindled a memory of one of my summer jobs while I was in college. We were counting toilet paper squares for military survival kits and our pay was determined by the number of completed toilet paper bundles (I think it was six sheets per bundle) we had by the end of the day. One of my friends poured her whole heart into the task and she so surpassed the rest of us in pay that we couldn't believe it. That was an important lesson I learned that summer--whatever you do, do it with passion and give it your all! Love your blog!Sandra McLeod Humphreyhttp://www.kidscandoit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-79980732694129211252011-09-23T02:47:42.879+01:002011-09-23T02:47:42.879+01:00We can't help everyone but as you said, that l...We can't help everyone but as you said, that little help we offer can go a long way. Thanks for stopping by Jim.Lanrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-37482676211442639922011-09-23T00:25:26.465+01:002011-09-23T00:25:26.465+01:00Great post and I couldn't agree more. I agree...Great post and I couldn't agree more. I agree with cspeno. I'm never satisfied and I'm always looking for the next challenge (hence the blog writing). I talk with anyone that I can and help out as much as possible. You never know when it will come back to you. By the way, Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a great book.Jimhttp://montyobv.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-87638992533904520632011-09-22T22:00:00.110+01:002011-09-22T22:00:00.110+01:00Helping people should be everyone's priority. ...Helping people should be everyone's priority. You can do this effectively by being your own boss. I'm also a fan of this one. Thanks for stopping by Alexis.do this effectively by being your own boss. I'm also a fan of this one. Thanks for stopping by Alexis.Lanrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-18835176936402685592011-09-22T21:44:51.608+01:002011-09-22T21:44:51.608+01:00This is excellent advice. I am a personal fan of n...This is excellent advice. I am a personal fan of number 3. :)Alexishttp://www.findinghopewithin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-23850924206258695222011-09-22T21:43:01.615+01:002011-09-22T21:43:01.615+01:00That's also true. Setting goals and working to...That's also true. Setting goals and working towards their attainment is just as important. Thanks for stopping by Leanne. Hope you check back again.Lanrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-57202623886685236902011-09-22T19:25:11.025+01:002011-09-22T19:25:11.025+01:00School provides some common shared knowledge, but ...School provides some common shared knowledge, but does very little to develop the necessary interpersonal skills and leadership skills employers demand. I would add construct a plan of action and stop playing the role of Captain Wing It where you spray your actions all over the place and pray for something to stick.Leanne Hoagland-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270532841442293740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-3962806454201084652011-09-22T18:35:30.773+01:002011-09-22T18:35:30.773+01:00I agree with you cspeno. Who you know and what you...I agree with you cspeno. Who you know and what you do with who you know is also important. I've learned something from your comment. Thanks for stopping by.Lanrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-3139829103562832522011-09-22T17:40:21.669+01:002011-09-22T17:40:21.669+01:00You raise some valid points in this post. You hav...You raise some valid points in this post. You have a right to be offended, but you go on to define some reasons why Mr. K may have used that particular word. This is a well thought-out post.<br /><br />Another item I might add to y your list is network, network, network. Get to know people because today it is not only what you know, but who you know that may help you land that job. I'm not saying I like the "who you know" world, but that's just the way it is today. So get to it, connect with people and companies that you would like to work with! Use social media in a smart way to expand your networking base. This is also a valuable tool if you choose to become self-employed.<br /><br />My opinion - you will go far. You have the right attitude. Keep up the great blog posts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com