Stay tough, stay motivated, and increase your value

I know, I know, I know. Another "stay motivated" article.

At this point you may be asking yourself, "How motivated do you want me to be?" You may be screaming at your computer. Perhaps you're already feeling plenty motivated - to write me an angry email (pinkslipped@vault.com!) and tell me to stop posting all this "how to stay motivated" stuff and just post some links to job openings already.

Here's the thing. It's all layoffs and bad news and "Are we gonna pass this stimulus package already or what?" out there. In that kind of environment, all anyone is going to feel is stress. With that in mind, this Wall Street Journal article at least gives you something positive to focus your energy on instead of dwelling on the possibility of losing your job.

Now is the time to find ways to help your company save money and keep it from losing ground. You'll be more valuable to your firm, but even if you are eventually laid off, you'll have something tangible to show a potential employer.

So, there you go. I may not have the answers you want, but I can scour the internet for helpful hints to help you bring those answers within reach. That's something, right?

Sigh. You may now return to writing your angry letters. Looking forward to hearing from you.

When Layoffs Abound, the Tough Stay Motivated [Wall Street Journal]

--Posted by Steven Schiff, Vault News & Commentary