Friday, October 24, 2008
Idle Chatter
I spent two hours one evening making small talk with people I am likely only to see once every four months. Usually the talk centers around things going on in our various offices, pesky patrons who add interest to our days and even our desires to see what else is available. All in the name of networking. On this particular night, the usual talk was present but with thoughts of the dismal economy crammed into each of our minds, instead of "the grass is greaner" mentality, there was lots of spirited chatter about sticking with the jobs we already have. No one was willing to test the field and lose their stability in such an uncertain future, me included. With an eye always toward the next step in my career, I am content to stay where I am for the time being. Unfortunately, newcomers to the field have little choice in the matter. We've all checked the usual places and can see what they fear: there are no jobs. Six months from now when they are ready to join the workforce, will this change? No one can predict what will happen but for those of us who are already here, we feel a renewed appreciation for the jobs we have. But we remain hopeful that soon, we will once again be free to leave if we so desire.
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