GM and Other Follies

It's been eleven days since my last entry, and I apologize. So much has been going on in the world that is leading to more unemployment; leading to even more people who need to be encouraged. I admit to be taken in by the news.

Just today on the internet: GM is going to lay off thousands more in a bid to survive. Take a look at: http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/04/27/ap6344772.html

The steps GM is taking is going to effect people at all levels from the factory worker to high level executives to dealership employees including sales people, secretaries, finance people, mechanics and on and on. A lot of people are going to suddenly be unemployed. And, the truth is some of them will be unemployed for a year, or longer. Plus, what is not mentioned is that those who retired from GM are going to be affected, as well. What can they do? As I have said in my previous entries:

1. Understand it will be for a longer period of time;
2. You might have to move to get a job;
3. Cultivate a garden - Spring is here and you have almost eight months to grow vegetables - don't laugh or sigh, I find many sources are know talking about growing your ownd vegetables because they lower your grocery bills;
4. Examine every expenditure in light of possible unemployment - sve every quarter you can. Yes, savings measured in quarters turn into dollars.
5. And, know you can come through it all with confidence.

There is so much to do if you are preparing, or know you are about to lose your job. Start looking for your next job right now! More on the in my next entry.