Interesting read from Barbara Ehrenreich. I don't like to sound pessimistic, but employment today is a luxury while you have it. I have been particularly blessed in that I've never been laid off and I've only been a part of one company that went out of business that forced me to look elsewhere. Some folks like to poke fun and call me a miser, but the fact is that corporate America will have little need for me when I hit my 50's. I'm taking every measure necessary now to ensure I'm not in a situation where a reasonably high salary is necessary for me to meet my expenses while I'm in my older years. Living a moderate lifestyle now will pay dividends in the future. There is no need to live extravagantly in these uncertain times.
I absolutely love this quote from her book regarding the mentality of "christian" networking groups...
The Lord "is always busily micromanaging every career and personal move: advising which jobs to pursue, even causing important emails to be sent."
Having been caught up in such "christian" social circles in my past life in Austin, I can relate all too well with the above quote and how destructive it can be to one who is constantly floundering around "waiting" for God to tell them what to do.
Sorry for the diatribe, but this book struck a cord with me.
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