Labor Day: a time reflect on the state of Labor in America.
Atypically, at barbecues nationwide, Labor (or the lack of a demand for it) is actually a topic of conversation today.
If you have a job you’re supposed to feel lucky, no matter how boring, obnoxious and poorly compensated it is. If you like your job that means it is probably a very desirable job, so relaxing long enough to down a few hot dogs amongst friends is kind of a bad idea. If you’re wasting time reading this blog, you should perhaps realize you’re undermining yourself.
Why read someone else's opinion when you should be writing your own job-related blog right now, or at least tweeting. Optimally, you might research the people you’re likely to meet at any gatherings you’re going to. There’s never a bad time to network or develop clients. Approaching complete strangers with a thorough knowledge of their back round, interests and current professional activities can really give you an edge in terms of breaking the ice.
If you insist on clinging to the antiquated idea of relaxation for it’s own sake, it's probably a bad idea to kick back with the paper; some of the articles are likely to mention people who have lost good jobs, because they didn’t leverage their free-time, and use social engagements as a chance to mine new contacts.
Labor day is depressing. Reading about and reflecting on the current state of labor leads mostly to the conclusion that the jobs available now are either mind-numbing, repetitive and poorly compensated or a hectic, sleazy, tedious, scrabble to stay employed.
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