[nabs-l] Stop Blaming the Economy

[Littlefield, Tyler]

I read this message and literally laughed. I'm hopeful you'll get a 
reality check some day, but until then... Many times there is cause to 
blame the economy. There are so many people without jobs who are all 
looking for jobs. There are only so many jobs available for people to 
fill. Granted this doesn't mean that every time the economy is blamed it 
is the fault of said economy. there's a difference between holding out 
for a job that isn't "fleshly," whatever that means, and just taking any 
job possible.

On 11/14/2013 7:40 PM, Joe wrote:
> Yes, the economy could be better, but I have to say it irritates me to hear
> people blame the economy for being unemployed. There are lots of jobs out
> there. The shortage has more to do with unqualified applicants. Brush up
> your skills. Don't be picky about the job you can grab. Prepare a compelling
> resume. Be honest at the interview about what you can and cannot do. Think
> outside the box, because if the training centers are as phenomenal as people
> say, we ought to see more blind people working the fast food circuit. I'm
> not saying you should settle for minimum wage for the rest of your life. I'm
> not saying you're going to get hired tomorrow if you pound the pavement
> according to the suggestions above. I'm not even saying that everything you
> find will be easily accessible, but I am saying you need to stop blaming
> life for not getting a fair shake in the job market. I met a guy once who
> was really ashamed to admit he was working at a Lighthouse, and it pissed me
> off to no end because to me what mattered is that he had a job. Eventually
> you work your way to the job you really want, work up the corporate ladder,
> and you know, you work your ass off to get there just like everyone else,
> blind or sighted. Figure out your weaknesses and make it your full-time job
> to strengthen them, whether it's screen reader proficiency, Excel, Word,
> whatever. But, for crying out loud, stop blaming the damn economy, because
> if you wait for a perfect economic state, you'll still be looking for a job
> when you kick the bucket.
>
> Joe
>
>
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Ty
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