The present economy is actually a depression. They want us to believe that it's a recession. But the entire spectrum of our culture as it concerns corporations; banking; real estate; retail; products and manufacturing; has been impacted dramatically. It will never actually be the same; because we are so dominated by corporations. Corporations have engulfed us.
Ultimately, it's those very few people at the top, that is adversely; and permanently; damaging our civilization. They want their revenue streams into their own pockets to remain high. It's all about them and their narcissism.
So this brings to the title of the article. One of the many things that is being done corporately is the restructuring of job duties and workloads. Operations managers on the lower rungs – store managers, restaurant managers, and the like; have been reduced in number per store unit. Where once you had management teams from three to five – you now have two to three.
Higher salaried General Managers and Area Directors are suddenly and mysteriously being fired for "Lack Of Performance". But their replacements are usually younger, and paid much less for the same job.
Costs for hourly employee labor has also been reduced dramatically. Not only in number of employees; but also in number of job positions per shifts. This means that the managers are now having to do a great amount of the cooking, cleaning and general labor tasks. Maintenance work is now being done by the managers on such things as the air conditioning on the roof.
It's imperative you know what your getting into before accepting a job. Actually go and ask managers who are with the company what they feel about any changes they have experienced. Find out what the rumors amongst them are; about the present and near future of the company.
In the end, I foresee a grass-roots resurgence in the privately owned Mom N' Pop shops. More and more individuals and families will need to start their own businesses. We need to press this movement into being and all be supportive of it. We as a society need to take back our destinies from corporations. Lets face it; we all like the charm of the non-corporate shops, restaurants and bars.
Job Security. Your families Quality Of Life. And your very own sanity during the course of the one life you have to live. These are but a few of the things that we all care for unitedly.
I realize I haven't made my point quite clear – so let me close with a recap.
Jobs are scarce right now. At least, in finding a job that would give us the comfort we had with the previous. When you do get a job in the present economy; it will most likely be at lessor pay; and the benefits won't be as great (sucky). The hours you work will be longer; and a much greater workload.
If you could find a way to pull it off. You will be better off in the long run by starting your own business. You've seen and loved those little private owned businesses; and now it's time to conceptualize one yourself. You will be in control of your own destiny and future welfare.
Apply common sense; think of practical ways to provide a product; service; or eniviroment that people will like.
KEEP THINGS SIMPLE AND PRACTICAL.
Discipline Yourself.
Good Luck
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Depression and Recession are two inter-related factors in society. Its true that they suffer the consequences and in return they tend to hire newbie so that they can paid people with less amount.
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