Education and the Community

I'm pretty much convinced that people will continue to fear change even in the midst of great change. For example, our economy has been in a downward spiral for the better half of a year now, and thousands of people have lost their jobs as a result. One would think that this would be the best time for someone to go back to school and want to get into a recession-proof career (especially if you are coming from a trade that is being phased out in the world, like the tool and dye industry). However, despite all that is going on around them, people will still hesistate to take that first step towards not only a better career, but a better life.

I know, I know. I sound like a salesman at work complaining to coworkers in the breakroom. But this is really something that I have noticed about any situation that requires change... and I am also guilty of this hesitation. I hate change, no matter what said change is and even if it is benefitting me. But I also hate being broke, and I hate not knowing if I will have a job when I come to work in the morning.

Most of these people have already lost their job and have nothing more to turn to. These people have no additional source of income no additional skills to use in an alternative career. These people are about to lose homes, cars, and families because of their current economic status... yet they refuse to change anything.

I will never understand this, and I try as hard as possible to not let this show in my appointments with prospective students... but get off your ass people and do something with your life.