Picture This!

With apologies to Estelle Getty, picture this-metro NY region- June 2009-store fronts empty-restaurants offering food at half price-stimulus is a commonly used term-banks are dying-malls are reducing hours of operation................................... and here you are-gainfully employed, earning the same $ as last year-receiving health benefits-putting food on your table-paying your monthly rent or mortgage check-contemplating taking a short vacation..................and now you start contacting recruiters-telling everyone you are bored with your job-not earning enough money-lacking the recognition you feel you deserve-ready to redirect your career.......................STOP!!!!

Today alone, three people called me dissatisfied with their present employers. I urged all of them to calm down and stay put and I urge the rest of you to do the same. Even though your present employer may be perfect, it is a better risk than making a move right now.