10 Reasons You Have To Quit Your Job in 2014

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This was going to end badly.

My boss screamed at me in front of my colleagues. I had done something wrong of course.
I had sent a product to the client without debugging it thoroughly. It was my fault. But I dont
like being yelled at.
And fortunately I was sitting on a job offer that I decided to take that moment. So the next
day I said the magic words, I quit.
And then a few years after that, I quit again, and never went back to work in the corporate
world.
And now its too late. Now the course of history has finally written its next chapter. Theres
no more bullshit. Im going to tell you why you have to quit your job. Why you need to get
the ideas moving. Why you need to build a foundation for your life or soon you will have no
roof.
(J abbas newest employee)
1) The middl e class i s dead. A few weeks ago I visited a friend of mine who manages a
trillion dollars. No joke. A trillion. If I told you the name of the family he worked for you
would say, they have a trillion? Really? But thats what happens when ten million dollars
compounds at 2% over 200 years.
He said, look out the windows. We looked out at all the office buildings around us. What
do you see? he said. I dont know. Theyre empty! All the cubicles are empty. The
middle class is being hollowed out. And I took a closer look. Entire floors were dark. Or
there were floors with one or two cubicles but the rest empty. Its all outsourced or
technology has taken over for the paper shufflers, he said.
Not all the news is bad, he said. More people entered the upper class than ever last
year. But, he said, more people are temp staffers than ever.
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And it was. The biggest provider of mortgages for the past 50 years, Fannie Mae, had as
their slogan, We make the American Dream come true. It was just a marketing slogan all
along. How many times have I cried because of a marketing slogan. And then they ruined
it.
2) Youve been replaced.
Technology, outsourcing, a growing temp staffing industry, productivity efficiencies, have all
replaced the middle class.
The working class. Most jobs that existed 20 years ago arent needed now. Maybe they
never were needed. The entire first decade of this century was spent with CEOs in their
Park Avenue clubs crying through their cigars, how are we going to fire all this dead
weight?. 2008 finally gave them the chance. It was the economy! they said. The country
has been out of a recession since 2009. Four years now. But the jobs have not come back.
I asked many of these CEOs: did you just use that as an excuse to fire people, and they
would wink and say, lets just leave it at that.
Im on the board of directors of a temp staffing company with one billion dollars in
revenues. I can see it happening across every sector of the economy. Everyone is getting
fired. Everyone is toilet paper now.
Flush.
(robots are the new middle class)
3) Corporations dont like you. The executive editor of a major news publication took me
out to lunch to get advice on how to expand their website traffic. But before I could talk he
started complaining to me: our top writers keep putting their twitter names in their posts
and then when they get more followers they start asking for raises.
Whats the problem? I said. Dont you want writers that are popular and well-respected?
When I say a major news publication I am talking MAJ OR.
He said, no, we want to be about the news. We dont want anyone to be an individual
star.
In other words, his main job was to destroy the career aspirations of his most talented
people, the people who swore their loyalty to him, the people who worked 90 hours a week
for him. If they only worked 30 hours a week and were slightly more mediocre he wouldve
been happy. But he doesnt like you. He wants to you stay in the hole and he will throw you
a meal every once in awhile in exchange for your excrement. If anyone is a reporter out
there and wants to message me privately I will tell you who it was. But basically, its all of
your bosses. Every single one of them.
4) Money i s not happiness. A common question during my Twitter Q&A (that I give every
Thursday from 330-430 PM EST), asked at least once a week, is should I take the job I
like or should I take the job that pays more money.
Leaving aside the question of should I take a job at all, lets talk about money for a
second.
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spend what they make. If your salary increases $5,000 you spend an extra $2000 on
features for your car, you have an affair, you buy a new computer, a better couch, a bigger
TV, and then you ask, where did all the money go? Even though you needed none of the
above now you need one more thing: another increase in your salary, so back to the
corporate casino for one more try at the salary roulette wheel. I have never once seen
anyone save the increase in their salary.
In other words, dont stay at the job for safe salary increases over time. That will never get
you where you want freedom from financial worry. Only free time, imagination, creativity,
and an ability to disappear will help you deliver value that nobody ever delivered before in
the history of mankind.
5) Count right now how many people can make a major decision that can ruin your
l ife.
I dont like it when one person can make or break me. A boss. A publisher. A TV producer.
A buyer of my company. At any one point Ive had to kiss ass to all of the above. I hate it. I
will never do it again.
The way to avoid this is to diversify the things you are working on so no one person or
customer or boss or client can make a decision that could make you rich or destroy you or
fulfill your lifes dreams or crush them. I understand it cant happen in a day. Start planning
now how to create your own destiny instead of allowing people who dont like you to control
your destiny. When you do this count, make sure the number comes to over 20. Then when
you spin the wheel the odds are on your side that a winning number comes up.
6) Is your job satisfying your needs? I will define needs the way I always do, via the
four legs of what I call the daily practice. Are your physical needs, your emotional needs,
your mental needs, and your spiritual needs being satisfied?
The only time Ive had a job that did was when I had to do little work so that I had time on
the side to either write, or start a business, or have fun, or spend time with friends. The
times when I havent is when I was working too hard, dealing with people I didnt like,
getting my creativity crushed over and over, and so on. When you are in those situations
you need to plot out your exit strategy.
Your hands are not made to type out memos. Or put paper through fax machines. Or hold a
phone up while you talk to people you dislike. 100 years from now your hands will rot like
dust in your grave. You have to make wonderful use of those hands now. Kiss your hands
so they can make magic.
One can argue, not everyone is entitled to have all of those needs satisfied at a job.
Thats true. But since we already know that the salary of a job wont make you happy, you
can easily modify lifestyle and work to at least satisfy more of your needs. And the more
these needs are satisfied the more you will create the conditions for true abundance to
come into your life.
Your life is a house. Abundance is the roof. But the foundation and the plumbing need to be
in there first or the roof will fall down, the house will be unlivable. You create the foundation
by following the Daily Practice. I say this not because I am selling anything but because it
worked for me every time my roof caved in. My house has been bombed, my home has
been cold and blistering winds gave me frost bite, but I managed to rebuild. This is how I
did it.
(another day on the job)
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And in order to cash in on that retirement plan you have to live for a really long time doing
stuff you dont like to do. And then suddenly youre 80 and youre living a reduced lifestyle
in a cave and can barely keep warm at night.
The only retirement plan is to Choose Yourself. To start a business or a platform or a
lifestyle where you can put big chunks of money away. Some people can say, well, Im just
not an entrepreneur .
This is not true. Everyone is an entrepreneur. The only skills you need to be an
entrepreneur: an ability to fail, an ability to have ideas, to sell those ideas, to execute on
those ideas, and to be persistent so even as you fail you learn and move onto the next
adventure. Or be an entrepreneur at work. An entre-ployee. Take control of who you
report to, what you do, what you create. Or start a business on the side. Deliver some
value, any value, to any body, to somebody, and watch that value compound into a carer.
What is your other choice? To stay at a job where the boss is trying to keep you down, will
eventually replace you, will pay you only enough for you to survive, will rotate between
compliments and insults so you stay like a fish caught on the bait as he reels you in. Is that
your best other choice? You and I have the same 24 hours each day. Is that how you will
spend yours?
8) Excuses. Im too old. Im not creative. I need the insurance. I have to raise my
kids. I was at a party once. A stunningly beautiful woman came up to me and said,
J ames, how are you!?
WHAT? Who are you?
I said, hey! Im doing well. But I had no idea who I was talking to. Why would this woman
be talking to me? I was too ugly. It took me a few minutes of fake conversation to figure out
who she was.
It turns out she was the frumpish-looking woman who had been fired six months earlier
from the job we were at. She had cried as she packed up her cubicle when she was fired.
She was out of shape, she looked about 30 years older than she was, and now her life was
going to go from better to worse. Untilshe realized that she was out of the zoo. In the
George Lucas movie, THX-1138 (the name of the main character was THX-1138)
everyones choices are removed and they all live underground because above ground is
radioactive. Finally THX decides better to die above ground than suffer forever
underground where he wasnt allowed to love. He wasnt free.
He makes his way above ground, evading all the guards and police. And when he gets
there, its sunny, everyone above ground is beautiful, and they are waiting for him with
open arms and kisses. The excuse but its radioactive out there! was just there to keep
him down.
This is easy for you to say, people say to me. Some of us HAVE to do this! The
now-beautiful woman had to do it also. What are you doing now? I asked her. Oh, you
know, she said. Consulting. But some people say, I cant just go out there and consult.
What does that even mean?
And to that I answer, Ok, I agree with you. Who am I to argue? If someone insists they
need to be in prison even though the door is unlocked then I am not going to argue. They
are free to stay in prison.
[Or, you can see my Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Dealing with Excuses.]
9) It's ok to take baby steps. I cant just QUIT! people say. I have bills to pay. I get it.
Nobody is saying quit today. Before a human being runs a marathon they learn to crawl,
then take baby steps, then walk, then run. Then exercise every day and stay healthy. Then
run a marathon. Heck, what am I even talking about? I cant run more than two miles
without collapsing in agony. I am a wimp.
Make the list right now. Every dream. I want to be a bestselling author. I want to reduce my
material needs. I want to have freedom from many of the worries that I have succumbed to
all my life. I want to be healthy. I want to help all of the people around me or the people
who come into my life. I want everything I do to be a source of help to people. I want to
only be around people I love, people who love me. I want to have time for myself.
THESE ARE NOT GOALS. These are themes. Every day, what do I need to do to practice
those themes? It starts the moment I wake up: who can I help today? I ask the darkness
when I open my eyes. Who would you have me help today? Im a secret agent and Im
waiting for my mission. Ready to receive. This is how you take baby steps. This is how
eventually you run towards freedom.
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hard to see the gardens when you are locked in jail. Abundance only comes when you are
moving along your themes. When you are truly enhancing the lives of the people around
you.
When every day you wake up with that motive of enhancement. Enhance your family, your
friends, your colleagues, your clients, potential customers, readers, people who you dont
even know yet but you would like to know. Become a beacon of enhancement and then
when the night is gray, all of the boats will move towards you, bringing their bountiful
riches.
- - -
Dont believe me. Stay with a boss that hates you. A job that is keeping you locked on a
chain around your neck, tantalizing you with incremental increases in pay and job title. Stay
in a culture that is quietly replacing the entire middle class. This is not anyones fault. This
is the tectonic plates of economics destroying an entire suburban culture that has lasted for
almost 100 years.
Until you choose yoursel f for success, and all that choice entail s, you wi ll be locked
i nto the pri son. You wil l stare i nto your l overs eyes l ooking for a sign that he or she
l oves you back. But sl owly the l ights will fade, the warmth of another body will grow
cold, and you will go to sleep dreamless in the dark once again.
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Took a quick look at the comments, almost even between "pile of horsepoop", and "finally, Took a quick look at the comments, almost even between "pile of horsepoop", and "finally,
someone is saying what I have been thinking".... I had the opportunity to learn this "the hard someone is saying what I have been thinking".... I had the opportunity to learn this "the hard
way"... that is, I was laid off from a major corporation after 18 years, and spent the next 4.5 way"... that is, I was laid off from a major corporation after 18 years, and spent the next 4.5
years without a paycheck. I was already asking "is the really all there is?" before I got laid off, years without a paycheck. I was already asking "is the really all there is?" before I got laid off,
and that invisible hand pushed me into the experience. Despite all the fears, and the constant and that invisible hand pushed me into the experience. Despite all the fears, and the constant
"advice" I received from others, we did not die, we did not lose our house, we did not do jail "advice" I received from others, we did not die, we did not lose our house, we did not do jail
time... In fact, the opposite was true. Its amazing how little you really need in order to thrive. time... In fact, the opposite was true. Its amazing how little you really need in order to thrive.
When I needed it the most, the paycheck opportunities showed up. In between, I rediscovered When I needed it the most, the paycheck opportunities showed up. In between, I rediscovered
what I loved to do.... learned how to cook, created with my hands and mind. Until you have what I loved to do.... learned how to cook, created with my hands and mind. Until you have
gone through this and come out the other side seeing the naked emperor, this article makes no gone through this and come out the other side seeing the naked emperor, this article makes no
sense. To the rest of us, we simply smile, and wink to the others that have awakened as well. sense. To the rest of us, we simply smile, and wink to the others that have awakened as well.
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lots of creativity. I spend my time by attending siminars, meeting people, travelling, and doing lots of creativity. I spend my time by attending siminars, meeting people, travelling, and doing
volunteer work. In the meantime I will find a job where I feel happy and have respect from my volunteer work. In the meantime I will find a job where I feel happy and have respect from my
coworkers. coworkers.
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Michael von Moltke Michael von Moltke
Bussiness development at AWB Health Management Bussiness development at AWB Health Management
Well said Bill, After a traumatic event I ended up staying in a small roomnext to an old ladies Well said Bill, After a traumatic event I ended up staying in a small roomnext to an old ladies
house. We became good friends and I was truly happy. A friend of mine dropped by and I house. We became good friends and I was truly happy. A friend of mine dropped by and I
remember him asking if I dont miss the big TV and surround sound system? I remember saying remember him asking if I dont miss the big TV and surround sound system? I remember saying
saying no, and it if I never see it all again it would not bother me either. The look of horror and saying no, and it if I never see it all again it would not bother me either. The look of horror and
disbelief on his face was worth a thousand photos. disbelief on his face was worth a thousand photos.
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Kevin Lynch Kevin Lynch
Director at Ceres Capital Associates Director at Ceres Capital Associates
I stopped reading when I saw "manages a trillion dollars [of a single family's money]". I stopped reading when I saw "manages a trillion dollars [of a single family's money]".
Ridiculous. Nobody is that rich. That credibility gap means that it is unnecessary to read Ridiculous. Nobody is that rich. That credibility gap means that it is unnecessary to read
through this fiction any further. through this fiction any further.
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@KevinLynch You are a corporate floozy who has made it past the minion stage by @KevinLynch You are a corporate floozy who has made it past the minion stage by
making comments, like the above, to people who you have deemed unworthy making comments, like the above, to people who you have deemed unworthy
because you only care about fitting in with your asshole bosses. Your comment was because you only care about fitting in with your asshole bosses. Your comment was
one that was loaded with ( you aren't worth my time) and devaluing someone's one that was loaded with ( you aren't worth my time) and devaluing someone's
honest perspective destroys any sliver of credibility you have ever tried to create. honest perspective destroys any sliver of credibility you have ever tried to create.
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This is really depressing for a Monday morning. This is really depressing for a Monday morning.
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Kathleen: It *should* be empowering. You've been indoctrinated into a great big lie. Kathleen: It *should* be empowering. You've been indoctrinated into a great big lie.
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J udith Gordon-Nichols J udith Gordon-Nichols, , Skeletor J opko Skeletor J opko, , Zarinah Washington Zarinah Washington, +10 , +10
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Ben Steele, PMP Ben Steele, PMP
NPD Project Leader at Regal Beloit NPD Project Leader at Regal Beloit
What a load of negative thoughts and generic platitudes - "Hey look what I did, everyone should What a load of negative thoughts and generic platitudes - "Hey look what I did, everyone should
be like me". Yea, some of the comments are correct - and very generic, but there is a lot of be like me". Yea, some of the comments are correct - and very generic, but there is a lot of
personal judgment and generally untrue statements about opportunity and lifestyle personal judgment and generally untrue statements about opportunity and lifestyle
requirements. The American Dream is still alive and achievable for those who are willing to do requirements. The American Dream is still alive and achievable for those who are willing to do
what's necessary to get there. We all approach it in our own way, and some of us are more what's necessary to get there. We all approach it in our own way, and some of us are more
successful than others. Even though our government keeps trying to make it harder for us, the successful than others. Even though our government keeps trying to make it harder for us, the
"Dream" and the reality are still there for the taking. "Dream" and the reality are still there for the taking.
Prasanta Das Prasanta Das, , Ismail Ferullo Ismail Ferullo, , Kanwal Doulat Kanwal Doulat, +141 , +141
KarLin Carney KarLin Carney
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amid the hectic NYC hectic lifestyle amid the hectic NYC hectic lifestyle
But isnt this dream basically you doing something you dont really want to do in But isnt this dream basically you doing something you dont really want to do in
order to go in debt for a house or a car? Or both? order to go in debt for a house or a car? Or both?
Laughlin "Lucky" Bradley Laughlin "Lucky" Bradley, , Eduard Kotysh Eduard Kotysh, , Collie Moye Collie Moye, +1 , +1
Collie Moye Collie Moye
Sales Representative at Glazer's Distributors Sales Representative at Glazer's Distributors
is what is necessary to achieve the American Dream to enrich the board of is what is necessary to achieve the American Dream to enrich the board of
directors at all costs Ben? If J ames' article is something you disagree with so be it directors at all costs Ben? If J ames' article is something you disagree with so be it
but to attempt to discredit is shallow and self-serving. Surely you fancy yourself as but to attempt to discredit is shallow and self-serving. Surely you fancy yourself as
"successful" so good on you...but rest assured that is not successful to others. "successful" so good on you...but rest assured that is not successful to others.
Tim Haney Tim Haney, , Prasanta Das Prasanta Das, , J udith Gordon-Nichols J udith Gordon-Nichols, +7 , +7
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This should be in the Onion. This should be in the Onion.
Pete Koziar Pete Koziar, , Matthew Staehle Matthew Staehle, , Chris McCray Chris McCray, +256 , +256
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love the onion.... good call. love the onion.... good call.
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You posted this at the beginning of 2013 - saying 2013 was the year to quit your job. Such You posted this at the beginning of 2013 - saying 2013 was the year to quit your job. Such
blatant recycling is bad for a so-called influencer. And guess what, in the real world, we still blatant recycling is bad for a so-called influencer. And guess what, in the real world, we still
want jobs this year too. want jobs this year too.
http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/12/10-reasons-why-2013-will-be-the-year-you-quit-your-job/ http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/12/10-reasons-why-2013-will-be-the-year-you-quit-your-job/
Marcell Feijoo Marcell Feijoo, , Andrew Auseichyk Andrew Auseichyk, , Kanwal Doulat Kanwal Doulat, +81 , +81
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Jim Wilson Jim Wilson
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As KB said, it really doesn't matter if he posts the same article every week or every As KB said, it really doesn't matter if he posts the same article every week or every
year- whether the pictures are the same or not. Some will read it and and the only year- whether the pictures are the same or not. Some will read it and and the only
thing they come away with is the fact that it is an old post- Those are the people thing they come away with is the fact that it is an old post- Those are the people
that will likely roll their eyes 5 years from now when they see it again- maybe even that will likely roll their eyes 5 years from now when they see it again- maybe even
post about how it has been recycled. Then there are others that will see it again five post about how it has been recycled. Then there are others that will see it again five
years from now and smile because they are now their own boss. There may be years from now and smile because they are now their own boss. There may be
someone reading it now, thinking back to when they read it on their 10 minute someone reading it now, thinking back to when they read it on their 10 minute
break just 16 months ago and finding it hard to believe that in 16 months they break just 16 months ago and finding it hard to believe that in 16 months they
created their own business. You've got to want it first. created their own business. You've got to want it first.
Kanwal Doulat Kanwal Doulat, , Dean Sparrewath Nielsen Dean Sparrewath Nielsen, , Don Wade Don Wade, +12 , +12
David Voiles David Voiles
Sales and Biz Dev Professional Sales and Biz Dev Professional
Live someone else's dream then Antony. My advice is to be happy you read an Live someone else's dream then Antony. My advice is to be happy you read an
article that cuold change your life. article that cuold change your life.
Prasanta Das Prasanta Das, , Eric S. Daur Eric S. Daur, , Sandra Cromwell Sandra Cromwell, +11 , +11
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Laura Kombrink Laura Kombrink
Business Consultant with a love for entrepreneurs and desire to leverage their dreams Business Consultant with a love for entrepreneurs and desire to leverage their dreams
#5 and #10 hit home for me. I, too don't relish the idea of allowing one person or event #5 and #10 hit home for me. I, too don't relish the idea of allowing one person or event
determining where I land....I like being in control of that. I am also aware that abundance won't determining where I land....I like being in control of that. I am also aware that abundance won't
come from my job. Thanks for the reminder! come from my job. Thanks for the reminder!
J anice Yinger MSN RNC IBCLC J anice Yinger MSN RNC IBCLC, , J osephine Kearns J osephine Kearns, , Prasanta Das Prasanta Das, +93 , +93
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Absolutely!! Abundance is an internal thing. Perfect way to put it. Absolutely!! Abundance is an internal thing. Perfect way to put it.
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their dreams their dreams
Stephanie, I firmly believe that each of us has resources, talent, ability and Stephanie, I firmly believe that each of us has resources, talent, ability and
everything that we need to create abundance! Many times we also carry limiting everything that we need to create abundance! Many times we also carry limiting
beliefs about ourselves and the world that can get in the way of our success. A beliefs about ourselves and the world that can get in the way of our success. A
person needs to challenge what they believe about themselves in order to person needs to challenge what they believe about themselves in order to
understand why they aren't accomplishing what they'd like. We can get in our own understand why they aren't accomplishing what they'd like. We can get in our own
way sometimes...and for some this can become a life pattern. way sometimes...and for some this can become a life pattern.
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corporations are really. A well oiled machine where everyone is nothing more than just a player corporations are really. A well oiled machine where everyone is nothing more than just a player
in it. I have been "jobless" since 2004, and continue to remain unemployable. I share on a in it. I have been "jobless" since 2004, and continue to remain unemployable. I share on a
weekly basis with people who are just out of a job, and starting on their entrepreneurial journey weekly basis with people who are just out of a job, and starting on their entrepreneurial journey
how to get it right. how to get it right.
As of 2014, I am 37, I run 13 organizations, 6 of which are COMPLETELY on autopilot in varied As of 2014, I am 37, I run 13 organizations, 6 of which are COMPLETELY on autopilot in varied
industries, from telco, to education to corporate services. I am still working on 7 to get to them industries, from telco, to education to corporate services. I am still working on 7 to get to them
into autopilot for me. I retired at 33 and came out of retirement after 2 years. into autopilot for me. I retired at 33 and came out of retirement after 2 years.
I cannot stand the slowness of life. I cannot stand the slowness of life.
But I am here to caution everyone, if you think that coming out is your solution to getting rich But I am here to caution everyone, if you think that coming out is your solution to getting rich
and fast, think again. Last time you had the stability of a monthly pay check, regardless of how and fast, think again. Last time you had the stability of a monthly pay check, regardless of how
stupid or lazy you are. Now if you possess either, you will instantly die in seconds. stupid or lazy you are. Now if you possess either, you will instantly die in seconds.
In the past you had to report to one maybe 3 bosses, now you will report to 30, 40 maybe In the past you had to report to one maybe 3 bosses, now you will report to 30, 40 maybe
thousands, they are called your clients, screwing up is NOT AN OPTION, especially in the thousands, they are called your clients, screwing up is NOT AN OPTION, especially in the
internet age! internet age!
In the past you just had to do the sales, now you are nearly everything else AND the sales In the past you just had to do the sales, now you are nearly everything else AND the sales
While I really can say, there is a formula for success and be happy to share that knowledge with While I really can say, there is a formula for success and be happy to share that knowledge with
anyone who cares to listen. do note for a second come in with your eyes blinded thinking its a anyone who cares to listen. do note for a second come in with your eyes blinded thinking its a
walk in the park it is not. walk in the park it is not.
Get ready to see what your golf playing boss used to see and be ready to appreciate why he Get ready to see what your golf playing boss used to see and be ready to appreciate why he
drives the bentley and you take the public transport! drives the bentley and you take the public transport!
Mike Doria Mike Doria, , Prasanta Das Prasanta Das, , Nayanabhiram Deekonda Nayanabhiram Deekonda, +89 , +89
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Bill Ang LION Bill Ang LION
Owner, Smart Virtual Office Owner, Smart Virtual Office
Hi Summers, reach me here on Linkedin, Hi Summers, reach me here on Linkedin,
my email address is billang@smartvirtualoffice.com.sg my email address is billang@smartvirtualoffice.com.sg
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I transform your "piecemeal" marketing & advertising efforts into powerfully I transform your "piecemeal" marketing & advertising efforts into powerfully
effective long term strategies effective long term strategies
So perfectly and wisely said, Bill. You are someone I'd definitely like to learn more So perfectly and wisely said, Bill. You are someone I'd definitely like to learn more
from. from.
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President RE:INVENTION (reinventioninc.com) Change Agent Innovation New President RE:INVENTION (reinventioninc.com) Change Agent Innovation New
Product Commercialization Board Adviser Product Commercialization Board Adviser
What nonsense. The consulting model is broken. Nobody "gets rich" consulting. Most What nonsense. The consulting model is broken. Nobody "gets rich" consulting. Most
entrepreneurs fail and most startups are DOA. Altucher is delusional. And lucky. He didn't get entrepreneurs fail and most startups are DOA. Altucher is delusional. And lucky. He didn't get
rich because he worked harder, was smarter, was more careful, a bigger risk taker, or was born rich because he worked harder, was smarter, was more careful, a bigger risk taker, or was born
privileged. He was simply lucky. Plenty of smart, hard working, plucky, but unlucky people out privileged. He was simply lucky. Plenty of smart, hard working, plucky, but unlucky people out
there. Woe to them if they try to emulate Altucher and think it will pave a promised path to fame there. Woe to them if they try to emulate Altucher and think it will pave a promised path to fame
and wealth. Altucher is all about Altucher -- he's great at self-promotion -- but his advice is just and wealth. Altucher is all about Altucher -- he's great at self-promotion -- but his advice is just
noise. noise.
Pete Koziar Pete Koziar, , Tramel Willis Tramel Willis, , J ennifer Hamm J ennifer Hamm, +79 , +79
Devin O'Neill Devin O'Neill
The Armageddon Club The Armageddon Club
I dont see him condemning collaboration, either. There are a million models in I dont see him condemning collaboration, either. There are a million models in
between the traditional corporate model and total, anarchistic freelancing. One of between the traditional corporate model and total, anarchistic freelancing. One of
the primary yearnings I hear here is for a new kind of company, a company that the primary yearnings I hear here is for a new kind of company, a company that
isnt founded in the rote, communication-deadening standardizations that were isnt founded in the rote, communication-deadening standardizations that were
necessary before digital communication streamlined our networks and collaborative necessary before digital communication streamlined our networks and collaborative
efforts so much. I dont think weve taken full advantage of digitally enhanced labor efforts so much. I dont think weve taken full advantage of digitally enhanced labor
yet, and teams of freelancers that coalesce around projects is a perfectly viable yet, and teams of freelancers that coalesce around projects is a perfectly viable
alternative to monolithic corporate entities built to last forever and serve brand alternative to monolithic corporate entities built to last forever and serve brand
self-enhancement more than solution-finding (incidentally, the same thing you self-enhancement more than solution-finding (incidentally, the same thing you
accuse Altucher of.) I doubt he would poo-poo any model that allows for both accuse Altucher of.) I doubt he would poo-poo any model that allows for both
individuals and collective goals to thrive, and thats the goal of good management individuals and collective goals to thrive, and thats the goal of good management
anyway. anyway.
In short, I imagine that if he were in the room with us, his arguments would have In short, I imagine that if he were in the room with us, his arguments would have
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its own way. Im anticipating Ill take what I need from each. its own way. Im anticipating Ill take what I need from each.
Christine Allamanno Christine Allamanno and and Ralph Merah Ralph Merah
Devin O'Neill Devin O'Neill
The Armageddon Club The Armageddon Club
From what I can tell, Altuchers exhortations are mythologies but that doesnt mean theyre not From what I can tell, Altuchers exhortations are mythologies but that doesnt mean theyre not
useful. Mythologies can be very useful. useful. Mythologies can be very useful.
He allows himself a lot of wiggle-room, and this article is primarily about liberation and emotion. He allows himself a lot of wiggle-room, and this article is primarily about liberation and emotion.
But for people at a particular stage of the entrepreneurial process, thats precisely what they But for people at a particular stage of the entrepreneurial process, thats precisely what they
need. You cant ignore the data, but you cant get where youre going without fuel. Its like a pop need. You cant ignore the data, but you cant get where youre going without fuel. Its like a pop
song. You turn the radio up not because youre employing the song as strategy but because you song. You turn the radio up not because youre employing the song as strategy but because you
need raw material for whatever youre building. need raw material for whatever youre building.
Nobody incapable of critical thinking is going to get very far whether they listen to him or not. Nobody incapable of critical thinking is going to get very far whether they listen to him or not.
His comments about the experience of the laborer, I think, are going to be highly context- His comments about the experience of the laborer, I think, are going to be highly context-
dependent. Ive definitely worked in environments where what he says is true. I see a general dependent. Ive definitely worked in environments where what he says is true. I see a general
principle of value-extraction operating, especially on creative laborers. Even if youre not an principle of value-extraction operating, especially on creative laborers. Even if youre not an
independent agent, it behooves you to think of yourself as one. independent agent, it behooves you to think of yourself as one.
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Brand, Content & Creative Strategist Brand, Content & Creative Strategist
I've worked in multiple environments - I've been a business owner, been a freelance writer, I've worked in multiple environments - I've been a business owner, been a freelance writer,
taught college courses, worked at agencies as well as corporate environments. While I agree taught college courses, worked at agencies as well as corporate environments. While I agree
that everyone should believe in themselves and chart their own course rather than rely on an that everyone should believe in themselves and chart their own course rather than rely on an
institution to provide for them, it is irresponsible to make it seemas if going out on your own is institution to provide for them, it is irresponsible to make it seemas if going out on your own is
the only/best/sane way to go. the only/best/sane way to go.
When you own your own business, you are still impacted by the decisions of others: your clients When you own your own business, you are still impacted by the decisions of others: your clients
as well as industry/legislative/global/technology changes. It requires huge investments of time, as well as industry/legislative/global/technology changes. It requires huge investments of time,
money and resources. It also requires the ability to sleep at night knowing you may lose your money and resources. It also requires the ability to sleep at night knowing you may lose your
investment, lose your house, lose your business...add to this the concern for employees relying investment, lose your house, lose your business...add to this the concern for employees relying
on you, too. It takes a strong stomach. This is not the 'ideal' life for everyone. on you, too. It takes a strong stomach. This is not the 'ideal' life for everyone.
Becoming an entrepreneur is an option - not the answer. Becoming an entrepreneur is an option - not the answer.
J oyce Iannone J oyce Iannone, , J oyce Ghu J oyce Ghu, , Andrey Maltsev Andrey Maltsev, +79 , +79
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Principal, Worklife Strategies Principal, Worklife Strategies
This comment is a breath of sanity and wisdom. Whenever you see the prescription This comment is a breath of sanity and wisdom. Whenever you see the prescription
"EVERYBODY is/should ...", run away fast. Each of us needs to chart our own "EVERYBODY is/should ...", run away fast. Each of us needs to chart our own
course at each chapter of our life/career based on multiple important issues. course at each chapter of our life/career based on multiple important issues.
Beware the one size fits all simplifiers. Life planning is more complicated than that. Beware the one size fits all simplifiers. Life planning is more complicated than that.
(BTW, I personally agree with a lot of the points in this article, especially that the (BTW, I personally agree with a lot of the points in this article, especially that the
corporation does not care about you and views you mostly as a cost to be reduced, corporation does not care about you and views you mostly as a cost to be reduced,
so we all do need to own our careers. I always liked J ohn Peters' notion that we so we all do need to own our careers. I always liked J ohn Peters' notion that we
work for "ME Inc." regardless of who writes the paycheck) work for "ME Inc." regardless of who writes the paycheck)
Summer Coley-Ward Summer Coley-Ward, , J ennifer Hamm J ennifer Hamm, , Deb Nelson Deb Nelson, +1 , +1
Christy Miles Christy Miles
Brand, Content & Creative Strategist Brand, Content & Creative Strategist
hi michael, i figured this article was intended to provoke and inflame - rightly so, hi michael, i figured this article was intended to provoke and inflame - rightly so,
judging by the response. my concern is around folks who may take this to heart, not judging by the response. my concern is around folks who may take this to heart, not
realizing that there may be heartbreak on the flip side. the grass is not always realizing that there may be heartbreak on the flip side. the grass is not always
greener on the other side, it may also be laden with pesticides, pollen, bugs, and a greener on the other side, it may also be laden with pesticides, pollen, bugs, and a
whole lot of dog crap festering after a long chicago winter. :) whole lot of dog crap festering after a long chicago winter. :)
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Michael Kinnear Michael Kinnear
Scientist, Investor, Inventor, Musician, Entrepreneur & More - Looking for financial Scientist, Investor, Inventor, Musician, Entrepreneur & More - Looking for financial
co-founder for 4 businesses! co-founder for 4 businesses!
Another strongly controversial post Another strongly controversial post J ames J ames - Very happy to see that after you quit there was a - Very happy to see that after you quit there was a
silver lining but it's not like that for everyone. silver lining but it's not like that for everyone.
Kanwal Doulat Kanwal Doulat, , Summer Coley-Ward Summer Coley-Ward, , Deb Nelson Deb Nelson, +31 , +31
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John Harris John Harris
MBA, MA, IT, Soccer, Improv, Coaching & more...yeah, more MBA, MA, IT, Soccer, Improv, Coaching & more...yeah, more
@Nicola Caria - What workers do you refer to? The farmers and tractor mechanics @Nicola Caria - What workers do you refer to? The farmers and tractor mechanics
out here in rural America? Well...there's a heck of a lot of them and they certainly out here in rural America? Well...there's a heck of a lot of them and they certainly
DO fit the above description from the author. And I would also argue that even for DO fit the above description from the author. And I would also argue that even for
the power and wealth concentrated in Silicon Valley, that does not outweigh the the power and wealth concentrated in Silicon Valley, that does not outweigh the
sheer number of people (America? Heck...look at India or China!) who have no say sheer number of people (America? Heck...look at India or China!) who have no say
in the system...who have no shot at quality health care or educations. It seems you in the system...who have no shot at quality health care or educations. It seems you
don't really follow data on this one. don't really follow data on this one.
Summer Coley-Ward Summer Coley-Ward, , Collie Moye Collie Moye, , Sanjay Chhabra Sanjay Chhabra, +2 , +2
Nicola Caria Nicola Caria
MD, Medical Advisor MD, Medical Advisor
J ames J ames, I agree with you condition are getting worse and worse. However, in your , I agree with you condition are getting worse and worse. However, in your
article you are letting out a huge amount of people outside the American/Silicon article you are letting out a huge amount of people outside the American/Silicon
Valley scenario. Your description simply do not apply to the the majority of workers. Valley scenario. Your description simply do not apply to the the majority of workers.
Kanwal Doulat Kanwal Doulat, , Ralph Merah Ralph Merah, , Danijela Marijanovic Danijela Marijanovic, +3 , +3
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Business Professional Business Professional
Absolutely LOVE this article! Absolutely LOVE this article!
Mike Doria Mike Doria, , Gabrielle Rose Simons Gabrielle Rose Simons, , J ay Coburn J ay Coburn, +50 , +50
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if only we culd all be so lucky though. if only we culd all be so lucky though.
Summer Coley-Ward Summer Coley-Ward, , Diane Meach Diane Meach, and , and Robert Newsom - R.E. Expert: All Real Robert Newsom - R.E. Expert: All Real
Estate Estate
James Altucher James Altucher AUTHOR 22
Entrepreneur, Started & sold several cos, Author 11 books (latest "Choose Entrepreneur, Started & sold several cos, Author 11 books (latest "Choose
Yourself!") , Angel Inv., JamesAltucher.com Yourself!") , Angel Inv., JamesAltucher.com
Thank you Diane. Thank you Diane.
Gabrielle Rose Simons Gabrielle Rose Simons, , Chandus J ackson Chandus J ackson, , Patricia A Brown, CEC Patricia A Brown, CEC, +10 , +10
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Michael Bremer Michael Bremer
Speaker, Author, Discover Ways to Elevate Organizational Improvement Maturity Speaker, Author, Discover Ways to Elevate Organizational Improvement Maturity
This article is full of half-baked ideas, lacks critical thought and it is difficult to know what if This article is full of half-baked ideas, lacks critical thought and it is difficult to know what if
anything in life the writer feels positive about. All jobs have challenges even for entrepreneurs. anything in life the writer feels positive about. All jobs have challenges even for entrepreneurs.
Since the ideas are half baked there is an element of truth, but your personal experience hardly Since the ideas are half baked there is an element of truth, but your personal experience hardly
serves as meaningful data. serves as meaningful data.
Let's just focus on one element. Certainly as an entrepreneur you have more independence, Let's just focus on one element. Certainly as an entrepreneur you have more independence,
but you also have more risk. And if you are successful and wish to grow the business, in the but you also have more risk. And if you are successful and wish to grow the business, in the
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with much aplomb. It's hard to judge the example you shared without a little more information. How important with much aplomb. It's hard to judge the example you shared without a little more information. How important
was the client, did this put the business at risk? In any event your boss could have handled it more was the client, did this put the business at risk? In any event your boss could have handled it more
diplomatically, but if the situation was sever....sometimes people over react. It was good to see you accepted diplomatically, but if the situation was sever....sometimes people over react. It was good to see you accepted
responsibility for the event, but what did you learn from this experience besides escaping the situation? responsibility for the event, but what did you learn from this experience besides escaping the situation?
Most companies are average, Ok places to work. They are not hot beds of innovation but they are also not Most companies are average, Ok places to work. They are not hot beds of innovation but they are also not
sweat shops and they typically treat their people Ok...not great (comments made based on the research we sweat shops and they typically treat their people Ok...not great (comments made based on the research we
did for our last two books on performance improvement). A few organizations are dogs and obviously should did for our last two books on performance improvement). A few organizations are dogs and obviously should
be avoided. And a handful are absolutely outstanding places to work: WL Gore, OC Tanner, Bison Gear & be avoided. And a handful are absolutely outstanding places to work: WL Gore, OC Tanner, Bison Gear &
Engineering, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta....just to name a few. Engineering, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta....just to name a few.
Most entrepreneurial efforts end in failure. Failure is not the end of the world, but just because you are an Most entrepreneurial efforts end in failure. Failure is not the end of the world, but just because you are an
entrepreneur does not mean life will be wonderful, and you can try again based on what was learned from entrepreneur does not mean life will be wonderful, and you can try again based on what was learned from
the first attempt. Decisions in life are all trade-offs, you get more of 'X' but less of 'Y' and that is Ok. the first attempt. Decisions in life are all trade-offs, you get more of 'X' but less of 'Y' and that is Ok.
It is very easy in life to tear things down and talk about what is wrong with the situation. The most interesting It is very easy in life to tear things down and talk about what is wrong with the situation. The most interesting
people I have met in life are builders (leaders and employees or associates). They create something new, people I have met in life are builders (leaders and employees or associates). They create something new,
they improve what exist and they recognize the negatives but focus more on the positives. I do agree that it they improve what exist and they recognize the negatives but focus more on the positives. I do agree that it
is best to look for something new if you are working for a miserable boss or inept organization. is best to look for something new if you are working for a miserable boss or inept organization.
The best organizations help people to become more critical thinkers, they are very The best organizations help people to become more critical thinkers, they are very
receptive to improvement and they do care about their people. Having said all of the above, I did quit receptive to improvement and they do care about their people. Having said all of the above, I did quit
working for a Fortune 30 company many years ago and have run several small business since then. So I working for a Fortune 30 company many years ago and have run several small business since then. So I
have spent time on both sides of the fence. have spent time on both sides of the fence.
Summer Coley-Ward Summer Coley-Ward, , J essica Sager J essica Sager, , Ralph Merah Ralph Merah, +33 , +33
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Karin, Karin,
Not sure if you are referencing my post with your comment. I'm certainly not Not sure if you are referencing my post with your comment. I'm certainly not
anti-entrepreneurship. That is actually that pathway I followed and I have been associated with anti-entrepreneurship. That is actually that pathway I followed and I have been associated with
quite a few start-ups over the years. They are typically quite energizing. quite a few start-ups over the years. They are typically quite energizing.
My objection to the article was the half baked statements. And the one example I referenced My objection to the article was the half baked statements. And the one example I referenced
was if everyone wanted to be an entrepreneur, then no one would be an employee. was if everyone wanted to be an entrepreneur, then no one would be an employee.
The examples you reference are definitely people who followed their dreams. I have lived my life The examples you reference are definitely people who followed their dreams. I have lived my life
(sometimes for better, sometimes for worse) doing my own thing. It has mostly been a pretty (sometimes for better, sometimes for worse) doing my own thing. It has mostly been a pretty
great and rewarding life. great and rewarding life.
So absolutely follow your dreams. But as you suggest also have a good sense of reality, whether So absolutely follow your dreams. But as you suggest also have a good sense of reality, whether
this is as an employee or as an entrepreneur. this is as an employee or as an entrepreneur.
Summer Coley-Ward Summer Coley-Ward
Karin Storlien Karin Storlien
International Sales & Marketing Manager | Product Marketing Manager International Sales & Marketing Manager | Product Marketing Manager
I'm confused with all the "entrepreneurship isn't the way to go" talk on all of these threads, I'm confused with all the "entrepreneurship isn't the way to go" talk on all of these threads,
regardless of the original intent of the author of the article. Obviously it isn't for everyone and regardless of the original intent of the author of the article. Obviously it isn't for everyone and
obviously there are failures. But wasn't Apple an entrepreuneurial project at the beginning? No obviously there are failures. But wasn't Apple an entrepreuneurial project at the beginning? No
large corporation started out big, they started in garages, in dorm rooms etc...weren't they too large corporation started out big, they started in garages, in dorm rooms etc...weren't they too
entrepreuneurs? What if those visionary people had not "followed their dreams", we would not entrepreuneurs? What if those visionary people had not "followed their dreams", we would not
have some of the products and inventions we have today. So why all the negative talk on here have some of the products and inventions we have today. So why all the negative talk on here
about people who might want to do the same and build their own thing rather than work under a about people who might want to do the same and build their own thing rather than work under a
scheme which is already built? No one should think that being on your own is a bed of roses, it scheme which is already built? No one should think that being on your own is a bed of roses, it
can be super horrible. As long as people are aware of the sacrifices, why shouldn't they be can be super horrible. As long as people are aware of the sacrifices, why shouldn't they be
encouraged? encouraged?
Carlos Pavon Carlos Pavon, , Rosanne Licata Rosanne Licata, , Terrance Veals Terrance Veals, +2 , +2
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Employed at Perth Museum and Art Gallery. MSc Interpretation Management, UHI. BA Employed at Perth Museum and Art Gallery. MSc Interpretation Management, UHI. BA
Hons Duncan of Jordanstone. Hons Duncan of Jordanstone.
I thought this was an Onion article at first. This is just sensationalist nonsense which is probably I thought this was an Onion article at first. This is just sensationalist nonsense which is probably
very entertaining as a book to read on a plane, but not life advice. In fact I cringe at the very very entertaining as a book to read on a plane, but not life advice. In fact I cringe at the very
idea of "life advice", especially from someone writing about such a specific set of circumstances idea of "life advice", especially from someone writing about such a specific set of circumstances
as if they apply to everyone. This reeks of self-help twaddle. And it's aimed squarely at the as if they apply to everyone. This reeks of self-help twaddle. And it's aimed squarely at the
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Certified Geriatric Care Manager and Health Care Consultant Certified Geriatric Care Manager and Health Care Consultant
Self-help twaddle indeed. Self-help twaddle indeed.
Kathie Anderson Kathie Anderson
Mitch Waltman Mitch Waltman
Vice President Business Development at AMT Consumer Services - an AmTrust Financial Vice President Business Development at AMT Consumer Services - an AmTrust Financial
company company
Dead right Ewan! I thought the same thing....he's targeting his product "his writing" at a Dead right Ewan! I thought the same thing....he's targeting his product "his writing" at a
population segment that he's claiming no longer exists! The guy is a snake oil salesman. population segment that he's claiming no longer exists! The guy is a snake oil salesman.
Kirsten Osolind MBA - Duke Fuqua School of Business Kirsten Osolind MBA - Duke Fuqua School of Business, , Doris St.Cyr Doris St.Cyr, , Sagar Patel Sagar Patel, +4 , +4
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Recruitment Specialist at Trovo Resources Inc. Recruitment Specialist at Trovo Resources Inc.
Absolutely brilliant! Truly inspiring! I want to take your message to every single high school and Absolutely brilliant! Truly inspiring! I want to take your message to every single high school and
read it out to every kid to let them know that they have a choice in life! read it out to every kid to let them know that they have a choice in life!
Christine Allamanno Christine Allamanno, , sandeep shedage sandeep shedage, , J esslyn Paul J esslyn Paul, +31 , +31
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Pamela Leib Pamela Leib
Health and Wellness Coach at Isagenix/Records and Clerk/Consultant at Health and Wellness Coach at Isagenix/Records and Clerk/Consultant at
Flathead County Sheriff Office Flathead County Sheriff Office
It is so true. So inspiring. So many are missing the big picture. You can step out It is so true. So inspiring. So many are missing the big picture. You can step out
and do something you love and be rich or you can stay at a job where you have a and do something you love and be rich or you can stay at a job where you have a
salary cap and the fear that you will be replaced so you do just enough not to get salary cap and the fear that you will be replaced so you do just enough not to get
fired. But then you wake up one day and realize that this is not the happy place you fired. But then you wake up one day and realize that this is not the happy place you
thought it would be. There are choices, there are dreams and imagination, we just thought it would be. There are choices, there are dreams and imagination, we just
have to brave enough to see them. have to brave enough to see them.
Osman Adem Osman Adem and and Frank Fenn Frank Fenn
Kyle Knocke Kyle Knocke
I.T. Enterprise Equipment Supplier @ Genisys Corporation I.T. Enterprise Equipment Supplier @ Genisys Corporation
use the machine to learn the machine, then as a stepping stool to get where you use the machine to learn the machine, then as a stepping stool to get where you
are going. are going.
Christymarie Sales Christymarie Sales, , Amy Ready Rebella Amy Ready Rebella, , Brian Keating Brian Keating, +8 , +8
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Organizational Change Management and Development Leader; Networking Agent Organizational Change Management and Development Leader; Networking Agent
This article just confirmed my beliefs that getting a job forever is just not prudent anymore This article just confirmed my beliefs that getting a job forever is just not prudent anymore
Kanwal Doulat Kanwal Doulat, , Dohrea Bardell Dohrea Bardell, , Lisa Matkowski Lisa Matkowski, +41 , +41
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Marco Salazar Marco Salazar
Software Engineer at EagerPanda Software Engineer at EagerPanda
It is in Technology. It is in Technology.
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John Harris John Harris
MBA, MA, IT, Soccer, Improv, Coaching & more...yeah, more MBA, MA, IT, Soccer, Improv, Coaching & more...yeah, more
Exactly! Exactly!
Daniel LeBlanc Daniel LeBlanc
Assistant CFO of Hillcrest Medical Center Assistant CFO of Hillcrest Medical Center
This is a little bit extreme and several points are extremely argumentative and lack basis. Great This is a little bit extreme and several points are extremely argumentative and lack basis. Great
article (sarcasm intended). article (sarcasm intended).
Carmen Stangu Carmen Stangu, , Patricia Yunker Hartman, APR Patricia Yunker Hartman, APR, , Mary Helms Mary Helms, +13 , +13
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Eric Cash Eric Cash
Tech Support/Graphic Design/Animation/Sales at Wi-Ex Tech Support/Graphic Design/Animation/Sales at Wi-Ex
He paints a picture of "one" scenario, which reflects trends across the board. I see He paints a picture of "one" scenario, which reflects trends across the board. I see
many office buildings up for lease with "empty cubicles." I see a LOT of recruiters many office buildings up for lease with "empty cubicles." I see a LOT of recruiters
these days just pumping out contract jobs for applicants seeking permanent work. these days just pumping out contract jobs for applicants seeking permanent work.
The old "job for life" model is dead, as it was pointed out. I've been on the market The old "job for life" model is dead, as it was pointed out. I've been on the market
myself and see the shift from "perm to temp." I currently have a perm role, but I myself and see the shift from "perm to temp." I currently have a perm role, but I
seek better opportunities. During my ventures, I have seen a LOT of what this seek better opportunities. During my ventures, I have seen a LOT of what this
article depicts. It is clear that the middle class is dying. The market for a fast buck article depicts. It is clear that the middle class is dying. The market for a fast buck
with recruiters is growing and businesses are downsizing. The result? LOTS of with recruiters is growing and businesses are downsizing. The result? LOTS of
temp jobs and businesses cutting costs, making workers as expendable as toilet temp jobs and businesses cutting costs, making workers as expendable as toilet
paper. paper.
Christine Allamanno Christine Allamanno and and hannah banque hannah banque
Katie Absher Katie Absher
Public Sector/Education Solutions Public Sector/Education Solutions
Daniel, your sportsmanship is even better done. Happy Tuesday! Daniel, your sportsmanship is even better done. Happy Tuesday!
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Mark Waldron Mark Waldron
Senior Writer for Fiserv Senior Writer for Fiserv
This is an excellent snippet from J ames' newest novel "Choose Yourself." I bought it on Friday This is an excellent snippet from J ames' newest novel "Choose Yourself." I bought it on Friday
and almost finished it over the weekend. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Thanks for sharing your and almost finished it over the weekend. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Thanks for sharing your
wisdom and insights with us J ames. I started my novel last night :) wisdom and insights with us J ames. I started my novel last night :)
Like Like(28) (28) Reply Reply 6 days ago 6 days ago
Pauline Puzynska Pauline Puzynska, , Ngina Matheka Ngina Matheka, , Robert Stewart Robert Stewart, +25 , +25
Sam Nichol Sam Nichol
Technical Advisor at Georgia-Pacific Technical Advisor at Georgia-Pacific
Engaging thoughts for a Monday morning, thanks for writing this. Engaging thoughts for a Monday morning, thanks for writing this.
J ohn Harris J ohn Harris, , Greg Stoner, PMP, CSM Greg Stoner, PMP, CSM, , Kristie Carline Kristie Carline, +4 , +4
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Kyle Knocke Kyle Knocke
I.T. Enterprise Equipment Supplier @ Genisys Corporation I.T. Enterprise Equipment Supplier @ Genisys Corporation
J ames who did your friend work for? Rothchild family.. Its safe to say they are worth J ames who did your friend work for? Rothchild family.. Its safe to say they are worth
2-3trillion 2-3trillion
Ralph Merah Ralph Merah, , Deborah J ohnson Deborah J ohnson, and , and Ronald Kenyatta Ronald Kenyatta
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Kevin Holland Kevin Holland
Director Owner of Kha Consultancy Ltd, sales/marketing consultancy and training Director Owner of Kha Consultancy Ltd, sales/marketing consultancy and training
Stunning, thought provoking, which leaves you breathless. Thanks for sharing that...I will now Stunning, thought provoking, which leaves you breathless. Thanks for sharing that...I will now
go and speak to my kids!!! go and speak to my kids!!!
Dean Sparrewath Nielsen Dean Sparrewath Nielsen, , David Voiles David Voiles, , Kristie Bergmann Kristie Bergmann, +14 , +14
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Karen Wafula Karen Wafula
Admin at Total Kenya Ltd,MSA. Admin at Total Kenya Ltd,MSA.
its igniting its igniting
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