Archive for July 30th, 2009

Recall

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

I remember a time when automakers would do anything to avoid a recall. They would spend years in court defending their cars and did so for many years. Nowadays, there are recalls all the time, the latest coming from Honda over a faulty airbag system. I’m glad that car makers have finally come to their senses and begun to be more open about the mistakes they have made in making their cars. I teach my kids that honesty is the best policy and I think it still holds true.

Helping to start anew

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

One of the unfortunate aspects of being in charge of a large office is that from time to time you have to let someone go. Due to our company’s effort to be more competitive, I recently had to reduce our workforce. I felt terrible about having to do this sort of thing, but I had no choice. The worst part was that many of these people were good workers that I respected.

I felt that the least I could do was to help these people find new employment opportunities. I knew that I could give them all a good reference and did so on many occasions. Another way I tried to help was to steer them towards one of the best job boards out there. There are many job boards, but some are better than others. I thought that I would steer them towards one called employmentcrossing.com. This site is a little different from the rest but I’ll explain that in a minute.

This is one of the best job boards with thousands of jobs available. The big difference is that you have to pay to use it. I know that sounds bad, but don’t be too quick to judge. The price of searching dozens of “free” sites usually results in heartache. The best way to find career opportunities is to take advantage of the extensive listings this site offers. They do the research and list nearly every job available in your area.

The best part is that you don’t have to take my word for it. You can prove it to yourself by simply checking out the EmploymentCrossing Reviews page. The have testimonials from the people who have already benefited from their services. Although I am sorry to let so many people go, I am glad that they will be able to continue their careers and move on with their lives. I think that’s the most important thing of all.

Ghosts

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

A friend and I were talking the other day about the TV show Ghost Hunters. He is an avid watcher of the show and believes in ghost. I on the other hand, do not. I think it’s a silly superstition and has no scientific basis to stand on. He thinks they are real and will except no alternative.

I must admit that there are times when I get spooked. Sometimes in a darkened room I feel a little weird, but that does not mean there are ghosts. I have seen the show and believe it is a fake. I’ll guess we’ll never know.

Moving Forward!!

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

The push by the Obama administration to enact a health care bill goes on. Despite the many set-backs they have encountered, the democrats are pushing to have legislation ready for the president to sign. The delays are causing some consternation for some, but hope is still high for the bill.

I think that I can speak for many Americans when I say that it’s high time to do something about the situation. In our day and age, we should not have to worry about going to the hospital. As it stands, I would face economic ruin if I get sick. I hope the congress and senate realize the gravity of the situation!