The unemployment numbers for February were recently announced and by all accounts the economy appears to be heading in the right direction. For the first time in many months the number of people laid off in one month was less than 100,000. That's great news and it gives many a reason to hope.
Yet, for many who have started to dance, the reality is that there are many people who cannot find a job - I have two friends who've been unemployed for more than a year. Additionally, there are people still losing their jobs.
Last Friday, a friend of mine who works from home on Fridays was called to a special meeting on Friday morning at 9:00. The subject of the meeting - the entire group was being let go and their jobs will be shipped to India. As the word goes - one salary in the US can pay five in Asia. Why not ship all jobs overseas?
As my friend recounted the events of Friday morning I was amazed at how peaceful he was. He mentioned that many people cried, but not him. When his wife came to pick him up - everyone was released after the meeting - she remarked how happy he looked and thought that he was weird. How can you just be told that in 2 months you will be out of a job and be happy?
My friend's answer is simple - I know that it will be difficult to find something, but I have two months to search, two months of severance pay and the hope of unemployment insurance. He also added that God is good and will take care of his family.
I hope that this positive attitude will rub off on someone who may be despairing right now.
- Thanks for spending time with us! Peter @ www.LetsServeYou.com
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