Today’s unemployment rate is at an all-time low and there are more jobs available than people: so why are there people complaining they can’t find one? Sometimes they might have to move to get the best job and are unable or unwilling to do so: that’s unfortunate, but makes sense. Or they don’t have the right skills: there are lots of programs to help with that if they’re willing to expend the effort. And some can’t or don’t want to work: I get that. But those who can’t or won’t take responsibility for doing what it takes to get the right or best job may not have done all they can to find or be ready for it: they might have to get additional training, take a step back to then get ahead, or even consider something completely different. If someone asks you for career (or life) advice, remind them that the options today are greater than they’ve been in a long time if they’re willing to do what it takes to get what they want. There’s most likely no one to blame if you don’t take life and all its options in your own hands today.
Erica Jong (b. 1942): American novelist, satirist, and poe
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