Two job offers in one week, and I’m not even looking. I’m not bragging or gloating. My purpose in sharing this information is to illustrate two critical truths.
1) The will of the universe is unpredictable, always delivering the unexpected at random times.
2) You should not, under any circumstances, get caught up in Recessionitis.
I sit here in awe when I think about the dozens (hundreds) of unanswered resumes I experienced when the economy was thriving. Now, amidst dire economic turmoil, and the fact that I am pleased at my current gig, cosmic forces want to have some fun with me. I can’t help but laugh at the sheer irony.
So what was the secret to getting two job offers in one week? Nothing! There is no secret! Unless you can read the stars or have a highly-effective Zoltar machine, there’s no rhyme or reason to this stuff. Much of it is out of our control, regardless what career ‘experts’ like to tell us. Your job is to take care of the things you CAN control.
Good athletes often talk about how they never alter their game plan. EVER. It doesn’t matter who the opponent is or where the game is being played. One of the keys to success is remaining consistent, yet knowing how to adapt to different circumstances.
I’ve already seen the recession ‘change’ some people around the office.
For example, this might not be the best time to call in sick. However, if you ARE sick, heading to the office anyway benefits no one.
Hold on to this fact: Even if the unemployment rate hits 10%, 90 out of every 100 people will still be working. That means the odds are (overwhelmingly) in your favor that you will stay employed.
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