We are being bombarded all the time with bad news about redundancies, job losses, shorter hours, cut backs and other ways firms are having to cope to stay afloat and make it through these terrible times. I live in New Zealandand we are constantly being reminded that our country is not as bad as others but we still have 1,200 people every week loosing their jobs.
Our country has only 4 million people and at this horrific rate soon there will be no one left working.
I know this is all very depressing and many are wondering how the next few months let alone years are going to be got through.
I have 2 children coming out of university shortly at the end of the year and although highly qualified, where are the jobs, non existent. White collar workers used to be immune to redundancies but now whole companies are folding. The whole of the fabric of society is changing and with it we need to re think things possibly outside the normal square of life to be the ones that succeed.
During wars and depressions there are always some who benefited from the downturn and even some of them making their fortunes. For example my fathers uncle designed engines in the Second World War in Britain and became a millionaire. Companies that made ammunitions and arms made money beyond their wildest dreams.
Sometimes it is being at the right place at the right time but often these people have the foresight and tenacity to look at something a new way.
My friend, the world is changing and we need to think differently, instead of look for employment what about being your own boss? What about buying your own job?
At 56, my husband, found himself with out a job and instead of getting disheartened he went out looking for a small business to buy. He purchased a painting a decorating business for $35,000 NZ dollars one year ago. Painting your house is the last thing you want to do when you do not have much money or have run out at the end of a project. So I bought into a very different business which is booming and growing beyond anticipation. I had no previous knowledge of the skills I am using now but have had the most fantastic training and support not normally seen in a big company, which continues to be ongoing.
So if you are looking for a business to buy and take control of your life back you need to be wary about what you get into. Do your homework well as there are good ventures as well as bad. You need good compensation plans and good commissions can you retire on a good pension?
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