Today on USAToday.com there was an article on how many people are starting businesses or changing their careers in order to cope with the recession. The article chronicles the stories of a real estate agent-turned-pinata shop owner, an IT manager-turned-piano instructor, a lumber mill worker-turned-registered nurse, and others.
The article is a wonderful reminder of what true problem solving really needs: being able to think outside of the box. When a marketing executive found himself unemployed, he didn’t join the hoards of people looking for the same job he’d just lost; instead, he dove into something he had studied in college, geology and soil testing. Another woman went from being a recruiter to owning a successful pet care and dog walking company.
These are the kind of attitude that gets people through economic recessions, as well as helps to create new businesses. If you are thinking about starting a new career or your own business, think about what skills you can bring to the table. Do you have a degree from a top culinary school that you’ve never done anything with? Can you use your experience raising your kids to help you start a home daycare business? What experience, education, or interests can you use to help yourself cope with the recession?
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