Tony, it's refreshing to hear so much encouraging wisdom from one who has years in which to practice and enjoy the rewards. Many younger folks today are of the 'world owes me a living' mind...and no intention to go out and earn what's owed them. Go figure?

Almost 50 years ago it was depression time. They called it 'only' a recession but the reality was there were businesses closing right and left, nobody was hiring, jobs and futures were being destroyed...and people right along with them. I was 17, in my first apartment, no job and no prospects in a strange neighborhood. I did just what Don suggests repeatedly: go out and create your own job. In my case, doing all those little bookkeeping jobs nobody wanted to do. It wasn't a windfall but it sure got me through and kept me in college.

When the chips are down you have to be willing to stretch your 'acceptables' a bit to get through but it can be done. I worked hard meeting impossible sounding demands (pick up and deliver, overnight ect...) but sometimes you have to do the impossible when the possible doesn't exist. Hope you never have to do that but, if you do, I know you will be able to pull through it, too, because you have the right attitude.

Sandi Bowman