Work in the real world.

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”

― Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities

For many young people today it is the worst of times. Unemployment remains at levels not seen since the Great Depression. It would be understandable if depression were the condition of many recent graduates who have been seeking employment in these difficult times.

However, my purpose in writing this blog is to give you a different perspective. I used the Charles Dickens quote above very intentionally because while I certainly agree that we live in challenging times, there has never been more opportunity for those who can see it. In fact, if your focus is on work, rather than just getting a job, this may be the “best of times”.