Whenever I start to settle into somewhere, or something I mess it up. I say the wrong thing, or do the wrong thing, or become mysteriously depressed or sick. My goal is to learn to accept help, try harder, and believe that I deserve good things.

I talk about making change but never do anything about it. I am getting to the point where I am truly tired of doing the same thing over and over. I want to be the best that I can be and this is going action and support.

Why Salmon Arm is doomed financially...

All my life I have squeezed myself to fit the job descriptions posted by companies I thought I'd like to work for. Although there were definitely things about those companies and jobs that were a good fit for me, overall they were not the right opportunity to do what I naturally bring to this world. Now I'm unemployed and I'm determined to do it differently this time. I'm not rushing to find a new job, just any job so that I have a place to be every day that pays my bills. I am really learning about who I am, what makes me tick, what makes me happy and how I can translate that into earning an income. This time, I'm writing my resume without a job posting sitting in front of me. I'm writing my resume by looking back at all the work I've done and finding that common thread that ran through it. And I finding out the common thread wasn't even something that was in any job description, it was something that I did in addition to all those defined duties. I am discovering that creating community and solutions are actions that have come from my essence. I like to support people in what they are doing and in getting to where they want to be. When I've left a job, I've almost always left a manual behind, detailing how to do the job that I'd been doing - succession planning! I am excited to see where these new discoveries are going to bring me and I can hardly wait to find my place to contribute.

Now, more than ever, it's important for companies to recognize their staff in meaningful ways that make them feel valued and appreciated. As our economy evolves, people are more uncertain about their future, yet they are being asked to contribute more and work harder.

An organization is only as strong as its people, and these are the people that are working longer, coming up with new ideas, making sacrifices on your behalf, and hopefully helping you survive.

How are you showing them that their efforts are appreciated and that you value them as part of your community?

The Pledge is coming. 1.1.10 I want to put 1,000,000 people back to work. Free

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