It Is Impossible To Raise Your Standard Of Living Working A JobWritten by Walt F.J. Goodridge
You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated.Why It Is Impossible To Raise Your Standard Of Living Working A Job The Case For Becoming A Passionpreneur! by Walt Goodridge, author of Turn Your Passion Into Profit approx 600 words Everything in nature has been endowed with what it needs to survive. There is no living thing that isn't inherently equipped with skills and abilities it needs to secure its continued existence. Whether through instinct, size, camouflage or speed, no gazelle, lion or giraffe has to go to trade school to learn how to survive. That’s beauty of divine plan. We, as humans, are part of this plan and each one of us is given something that sets us apart from everyone else; something that we can use to ensure our own survival. Before industrialization sent hoards of us to cities to work on assembly lines in factories, we all used something we did or owned to exchange for things we couldn't do or didn't own. Experts say that before Industrial Revolution, 80% of us where entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, because we now live in a capitalistic society, we rarely have a chance to be rewarded for extraordinary potential we bring to universe. Instead, we are rewarded for lowest common denominator--something we share with just about everybody else; our time and your presence. Think about it. You're paid simply for showing up to a job for a certain number of hours to do a job which somebody else could just as easily do; It's this replaceability that ensures that big business—which competes on price—can stay in business. If people were compensated based on real value of their "talents" big business couldn't survive. So even if he or she wanted to, no employer can or will ever pay you what you're worth. You can beg for a raise every year, work more hours, or go on a constant quest for next higher paying position in an effort to improve your life, but conditions will invariably stay same. The only way to really raise your standard of living is to leverage your talents, your gifts, your interests and your hobbies to create a product or service that you can sell to increasing numbers of people and free yourself from cycle of trading time for money. You need to become a passionpreneur and turn your passion into profit! By taking this bold step, you’ll join ranks of a unique group of people I call “Passionpreneurs.”
| | Nine Ways to Tell You're Ready for a PromotionWritten by Dina Giolitto, Wordfeeder.com
So you noticed new job board posting on your way back from lunch. They finally decided to fill assistant manager spot in your department! Trouble is, you've only been in your current position for about eight months. There's also been some talk of hiring from outside. Should you go for it anyway? Here are some ways to tell if it's time to power up corporate ladder.1. You're currently one notch lower than assistant manager. If your job title includes word Senior, then you've likely earned some recognition at your place of employment. Is assistant manager next step up? Why not give it a shot? The worst thing that can happen is that you don't get job... and hey, there's always next time. When you go for gold, people will realize you're quite a gem. Start getting noticed for your ambition and drive! 2. A large portion of department responsibilities falls into your lap. Don't underestimate your own worth. If you're currently doing work of two or more people and doing it well, then you should be compensated for it. Is it possible you were overlooked? Don't feel slighted. Negativity holds us back from getting where we want to be. Instead, take a strategic leap forward. Sometimes people get so wrapped up in their own issues, they fail to see what's before their eyes. You know job like back of your hand, and that's far more than a stranger off street knows. Speak up and make your capabilities known! 3. Your manager consistently looks to you for solutions. If you're playing problem-solver at office, that's a pretty good sign that people value your input. What better indicator of your ability is there than a boss who seeks you out for answers? Does your supervisor come in from meetings and immediately drag you away for a private pow-wow? You've already got a foot in door! Now get rest of yourself behind that desk in corner office for a view of skyline! 4. Your manager confides in you regularly. Are you Big Cahuna's main confidante? Good office chemistry is hard to come by. If your boss trusts you with everything from top-secret office rumors to "what to do with that belligerant marketing coordinator," to fight he had with his wife last night, this speaks volumes about his opinion of you. Sounds like you've very naturally clicked into Position 2 in chain of command. Time to lock in to more money and an official manager status on paper. 5. You're well-known and respected among your colleagues. Do people smile and greet you by name when you walk into a group setting? Do managers of other departments frequently solicit your opinion? When boss is away, do your peers appoint you to act in his absence? Being office social butterfly is one thing. To know that your fellow employees admire and respect you for job you do is another. One of biggest indicators you're ready for a promotion is if your boss's boss has faith in your ability. Having a support system in place works in your favor and can be 'in' you need to get ahead.
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