Seriously, do you have a marketable skill? Now, I know there are some that will say there is a market for anything. But I, personally, am not a fan of spending time behind bars for the sake of profitability. But have you thought about it? What you would do - other than cry - if you were to be laid-off (why don't they just say "fired")? What skills do you possess that can earn a living and still keep you from posing for mugshots? I imagine if you're a corporate solider, entering into corporate battle under the orders of an appointed general then you may not have given it much thought. Since the housing bubble burst like an irritated pimple, and the overall economic picture seems, well less rosy, I've given serious thought to my options should I receive the dreaded "pink slip" Why is the slip pink? Is the gaiety of the color supposed to remove some of the sting?But, I digress.What would I do? Hmmm...I know how to drive and have a valid license, I have child care experience, am an avid read, write, do a little math, and I've been told that I have a pretty nice speaking voice. So basically that boils down to:
Nanny: Depending on the family, the hours could vary as well as the pay. Usually it would be a good idea to have at least a basic knowledge of CPR. I would need to re-certify. I could provide transportation to and from school, help with homework and even prepare a few meals and snacks.
Personal Driver: I have a clean driving record and generally enjoy driving. Ok, so I may have to invest in a GPS and it may require a different kind of license. I imagine I would have to live in a bigger city where people either don't enjoy driving or its just "in" to be seen alighting from the back seen of dark tinted vehicle.
Virstual Assistant: Ok, so I would do all of the assisting without actually going into an office. I would schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, compile/prepare reports - basically everything a "normal" assistant would do.
Telemarketing/Telephone Sales: No explanation required. I mean, really, who hasn't received one of those calls?
Writer: I would love to one day write a best seller and I dabble a little in poetry. Maybe I could write and sell a screen play. I could also tutor or at least help with writing in general -speeches, term papers, ad copy - ok that would be cool.
Wow, my list is fairly short. I can't break down a carburetor, can't perform neurosurgery, couldn't begin to tell you how to prepare escargot or frogs legs( nor tell you why anyone would want to eat either of them), I don't sew, crochet, or knit. So what to do? Continue to work hard, take a class or two to increase my skill set, keep working on the skills that I have and PRAY that I'm never forced to use my list!
Nanny: Depending on the family, the hours could vary as well as the pay. Usually it would be a good idea to have at least a basic knowledge of CPR. I would need to re-certify. I could provide transportation to and from school, help with homework and even prepare a few meals and snacks.
Personal Driver: I have a clean driving record and generally enjoy driving. Ok, so I may have to invest in a GPS and it may require a different kind of license. I imagine I would have to live in a bigger city where people either don't enjoy driving or its just "in" to be seen alighting from the back seen of dark tinted vehicle.
Virstual Assistant: Ok, so I would do all of the assisting without actually going into an office. I would schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, compile/prepare reports - basically everything a "normal" assistant would do.
Telemarketing/Telephone Sales: No explanation required. I mean, really, who hasn't received one of those calls?
Writer: I would love to one day write a best seller and I dabble a little in poetry. Maybe I could write and sell a screen play. I could also tutor or at least help with writing in general -speeches, term papers, ad copy - ok that would be cool.
Wow, my list is fairly short. I can't break down a carburetor, can't perform neurosurgery, couldn't begin to tell you how to prepare escargot or frogs legs( nor tell you why anyone would want to eat either of them), I don't sew, crochet, or knit. So what to do? Continue to work hard, take a class or two to increase my skill set, keep working on the skills that I have and PRAY that I'm never forced to use my list!
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