Hello guys just wanted to give a little motivation for everybody that is stock at a dead end job or unemployed or leaching off the government I’m a Mexican American living in Atlanta I love my city even the cost of living has gone up so much I wanna say that there is still opportunities out here jobs that pay good that sometimes get ignored by many people every body want that office job or an easy job let me tell you that being in your comfort zone will not get you no where try something new construction and landscaping is booming it’s hard work but it pays good you don’t have to be Stuck making minimum wage at bk or McDonalds work hard for your dream don’t be afraid of investmenting in your future find something you enjoy and develop a skill and a work ethic so u can make a company out of it the American dream is still out here we just got to work hard for it

Always be on time to work

Through the course of my life, I've realized positivity can go a long way. Everyday I strive to make the best day better than last one because more good can help the world just a little everytime.

Hello to everyone...I just fell into this position again after 4yrs. But we must keep one another network groups. I can say when I was laid off it hurt. But each time I got a better job position and it WILL happen again for US all. It’s the applying and waiting that discourages you because bills don’t stop. Keep you head up...until

Hi All -

In oberving the community I've seen several people acquire new employment. For this, I say congratulations!

There's a little thing called the 3, 6, 9, 12+ rule in employment (metaphorically speaking) that we almost never think about. So I want to share this with you as a reminder (myself included) as it is something that I strictly follow which helps keep me productive, mindful, and consistent in the workforce.

• The 3, 6, 9, 12+ Rule? This is a rule of reminders of what comes after you land a new job. In the adult world we all get so excited that our efforts paid off and we have obtained new employment that we often overlook the understanding that we can lose it unexpectedly in a rapidly changing world. Keep in mind that this new employment opportunity is only the beginning. The first step was acquiring the new position. The second step is understanding that you're an at-will employee, you've signed documentation agreeing to this. And this brings me to the third step of proving yourself through your work ethic(s) and determination to keep your employment consistently active.

When you first acquire new employment, follow this method:

• It's only the beginning, so everything will be unfamiliar to you (the environment, the people, the job itself, etc.). It takes time to get acclimated to all of this. • Depending on the type of training (and the quality of it), including your abilities to learn and absorb the overload of information during training are being evaluated. This will reflect to management/trainers/co-workers if you can follow directions, follow company policies/procedures, maintain positivity and engage in being to open to learn, etc. This should help you establish your structure. • While it's perfectly okay to engage with your new co-workers and communicate, you also need to be aware that it's these people that are observing you. They are also the ones you don't know well enough as of yet to open up to them on a more comfortable level. Sometimes, people can and will turn on you quickly simply out of jealousy and/or envy. Regardless of our individual situations and the elements that we might struggle with in our personal lives there's someone who wants something we have, big or small. This could be your position or a promotion, etc. My point is that some might/will step on you if it means getting ahead, and you might be competition.

One of my favorite quotes is: "People will stab you in the back then ask why you're bleeding."

If you "know" a second language use it as much as possible in the work context so when you get a job you can use that as a selling point.

So here is my story... similar to many people here, i only had a high school diploma. I had decent jobs and great jobs, but that was it.. they were only jobs. I have made 6 figures in mortgage sales and currently work for one of the largest unions in the nation. I do well, but i wanted more. What did i do about it? I enrolled in a community college in the bronx, NY, recently graduated through blood, sweat and tears and now i have an associates degree as a Registered Nurse. many community colleges offer programs similar to the RN and healthcare is the future. If this is something that you think you can do, and trust me, if i can do it anyone can do it, I'd strongly recommend a serious consideration into this field. Think big and dream big. I know you can all do something great with your lives. It takes a few years, but you will have a career that you can do almost anything with.

Currently I am enrolled into a senior university working on my BSN and will eventually get my masters as a family nurse practitioner. look up salary for nurses and maybe that will motivate you to consider obtaining a career instead of just a "job". Best of luck.

No matter the situation, never be afraid of change

I am so excited and proud to say I have finally got a job . I'm so happy , since November I have been unemployed . It was horrible you guys . I have kids bills needed to moveno vehicle . So I say to those still looking , keep pushing things will definitely start looking up Just when you think you couldn't take one more thing. The sun is shining you just cant seeing it from all the rain . blessed . thankful. Common grace.

There are several things that are put in the way of our ability to progress to the level of financial success we all desire. The first is ourselves, in some instances we think we are owed a chance and don't apply our knowledge to do better and just wait for it to come. Another factor is skill, we complain about the skill needed to get the job, but we don't invest in our own success. Finally, it's the business itself, which has an obligation to its investors to make a profit. We expect to be able to prove that we can to do the job and, if that doesn't work then we have to find another job. This costs the job money and time and makes paying their bills harder. That's why I encourage everyone (including myself) to get as much out of each job as they can making themselves a valuable commodity for future endeavors. While I am employed now, I wasn't as fortunate two weeks ago, but I was determined and now I have started a new career. I say that as a demonstration to show that determination and observation has worked for at least one person on this blog page.....Me. Don't give up no matter how useless it may seem or how long it may seem to take.