Some people who are employed just don’t get it! They just don’t understand how lucky they are to have a job in this time of uncertain employment. I am sure most people are aware of the problem of high unemployment in the U.S. Even though there are signs of the recession easing, the forecast is for unemployment to continue at a high level through the end of 2009. Yet some people go about their work unaffected by the current reality of job insecurity. One thing I have learned is that job security is a contradictory figure of speech—an oxymoron. It is a myth!
Lucky to have a job does not necessarily mean you have to like it. But one thing working people should have learned from the present level of joblessness is a greater appreciation for still being employed. Perhaps they should try walking in the footprints of the unemployed so that they can approach their work with a new perspective,
I would like to share a recent experience to illustrate the type of behavior I am talking about. I was shopping at the meat counter of a highly regarded supermarket, and overheard two counter employees complaining about their jobs. I interrupted their conversation, and said they should feel fortunate to be employed. There response to me was, “if you think this job is so great, you are welcome to come behind the counter and do it.”
Maybe I have become too sensitive to the plight of the unemployed, but how much understanding does it take to recognize that—but for the grace of God go I—maybe taking a few steps in the footprints of the unemployed might help.
Lucky to have a job does not necessarily mean you have to like it. But one thing working people should have learned from the present level of joblessness is a greater appreciation for still being employed. Perhaps they should try walking in the footprints of the unemployed so that they can approach their work with a new perspective,
I would like to share a recent experience to illustrate the type of behavior I am talking about. I was shopping at the meat counter of a highly regarded supermarket, and overheard two counter employees complaining about their jobs. I interrupted their conversation, and said they should feel fortunate to be employed. There response to me was, “if you think this job is so great, you are welcome to come behind the counter and do it.”
Maybe I have become too sensitive to the plight of the unemployed, but how much understanding does it take to recognize that—but for the grace of God go I—maybe taking a few steps in the footprints of the unemployed might help.
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