We watch the debate continue to rage about the "job creators" in this country and what it will take to inspire that creation. We also hear a lot of talk about a return to manufacturing in this country, but frankly, I don't see how we can compete with the model of using cheap labor in other countries. The only exception would possibly be in technology.
Instead of sitting around waiting for our "leaders" to do something, doesn't it make more sense to drive your own destiny and do something about it? It's time to start using your brain for something other than an online job search. It is true that you can print your own money but you have to start using that grey matter between your ears.
So, let's say that you are someone who has spent a lot of time in a particular industry and you have a lot of experience in that particular field. However, there currently aren't any companies hiring full time employees for positions in your chosen field. However, those companies do need and pay for advice and consultation regarding challenges they are experiencing. Have you considered offering your expertise as a consultant in your chosen field?
Innovation has always been a strong driver of the economy. It is our ability to use our imagination that makes life easier and more enjoyable. Is there a need out there that is not being filled? How do you fill it? Is there a product out there that you can substantially improve? Is there something that hasn't been invented yet because it is currently residing in that grey matter in your head? Start using your brain and create the next best thing! Have you thought of licensing an invention from someone else and selling the product?
Did you know that you can make money by writing about subjects you know about? Some of us are gifted writers and others are not so gifted. However, you don't have to be a professional writer to write and publish a book. All you have to do is think about how you can present your knowledge about something in an entertaining and informative way. If you are interested in self publishing your own books and want someone else to fulfill the orders for you via print or ebooks, take a look at the programs Amazon offers.
And, last but not least, you could always start your own business. I'm not talking about the traditional storefront model with the high overhead. I'm talking about a scalable and much more practical approach via online marketing. These days you can build your own website and it's easy and the cost for hosting is minimal.
So quit sitting around feeling hopeless because it doesn't seem if anyone will be offering up a job soon. There are things which you can do now to improve your situation and maybe even make it better than it was before. You have the power to direct your own destiny. All you have to do is start with the color grey and start using your brain!
