President Bush advises job seekers to stop crying and hit the street. He has stated that Americans should get off their duffs and find a job! “McDonalds is hiring – what’s wrong with that?” he asks. He states that he already has a job (even though he doesn’t need one being a multi-millionaire). He seems to imply that you should do what he did…analyze your assets and adapt to change. (Failed businessman runs for political office.) Well he’s right about that part. Adapt or die. However, does this mean to run down to McDonalds? No, that’s not adapting; that’s giving up. The President says that you can work your way up the ladder. That can be true, but it does not mean you stay on the same ladder. If you plan to open your own restaurant someday, then working at McDonald’s may be a very good idea. Learn from what works.
If you have few choices and just need to earn an income, always go after the job that has the most intangible benefits to you, a place where you can learn some new skill or meet plenty of people to network with. That is how to work up your ladder. So, should you take a “McDonalds” job if nothing else is available? My opinion is: only as a last resort. Much better to find a small business where you can work with the owner and learn every aspect of the business. Then you’ll have a real education. —————-
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Comment by johnny — December 30, 2008 @ 12:45 pm