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Featured Article – Job Security by Kandi A. White Is there such a thing anymore in the 21st century as job security? Perhaps for some people in a specialised field or occupation there is. In my experience over the past few years, job security is a thing of the past. Render unto Ceasar what is Ceasar's we were reminded one Sunday morning by our church minister. These words seem to echo in my head every day when getting ready to leave the house for work. And off to work I go with an attitude to give 110%, a motto adopted by the bank some years ago. If you are currently employed then I urge you to give your very best in time and service to your employer so that when you get paid you will know that you honestly earned the pay check. Not saying it's a great pay check but in your mind you will know that you deserve it. If you are employed but hate what you do, then start looking for another occupation that can give you pleasure and fulfilment. Your life is too important to be stuck in a job you hate. And if you are unemployed, don't give up hope. I can only imagine how difficult not finding a job is but keep searching, keep knocking on doors, upgrade your skills and never give up. Better yet, continue to pray and know that God can open doors for you that you can't even begin to imagine. God is all powerful in all circumstances and he gives us his power. So if job security is a thing of the past what can we do to ensure that if we are laid off or made redundant we can continue to survive and pick up the pieces? As Jim Rohn tells us, work harder on yourself than you do on your job. Having a job you make a living, working on yourself you can make a fortune. Don't ever stop learning, learn a new skill, a new trade, a new language. Find something that you enjoy and take a night course or a correspondence course. If your current job has training facilities or eLearning courses, take advantage of them. Have something other than what you are currently doing to be able to fall back on. Look through the newspapers in your area and find the gaps, jobs that require special skills and if it interests you, find out what the requirements are. Go after the opportunity. I tell my colleagues all the time to start working on plan B. In my department it seems our days are numbered and it's only a matter of time. Don't wait until you are handed your package, escorted out and feel devastated. Look beyond your current circumstances and ensure you are employable. You lack nothing but the will to get started. Continue to pray that God will direct you and show you your true purpose. Give him thanks and praise for the blessings he's already given you. Never forget that in any circumstance God is there for you and he always has your best interest at heart. Encourage a friend, colleague or family member to continually upgrade their skills and let's always be mindful of those in need. And when Satan comes knocking on your door, making you doubt yourself or making you busy with other less important tasks, tell him to flee as you have a purpose. In closing, read and meditate on this scripture from Eph. 3:20-21 NIV Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. ================================================================= Kandi White is the author of Hours of Pure Gold, an ebook of Inspiration, Motivation, and Gratitude, a resource to help you find your true purpose in life. http://www.hoursofpuregold.com |
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