Tom Delay: People Are Unemployed Because They Want To Be

[KAPital PHINUst]

I noticed that a number of people here threw Kevin and Als412 (sp?) under the bus because they assumed that neither of them understood or accepted that there weren't any jobs available and both consistently said that there actually was jobs available, and believe it or not, they were right, and what they did not explicitly say, probably because it should have been a given was this:

MOST AMERICANS DO NOT KNOW HOW TO HUSTLE!!

Let me say this again:
MOST AMERICANS DO NOT KNOW HOW TO HUSTLE!!

OK, I understand that many companies are not hiring, and that a lot of the "McJobs" will not hire overqualified candidates, but let me ask you this:

Do you know how to clean houses, wash cars, mow lawns, sing, dance, pick up litter, shovel show, babysit?

Do you have a marketable skill, any at all? If so, you can find work. So you say businesses won't hire you, find individuals who will. Trust me, if you know how to sell yourself, you can never be unemployed. Understand this: Money does NOT disappear, it only gets transferred to those who know how to hustle or has a better hustle.

Folks really need to learn how to be creative in how to make money in these trying times. I tell a lot of folks that they need to think outside the box as far as making money. And yes, you can do it, you just need to step outside of your comfort zone and do what it takes to make it happen. And you know, if people like your hustle, they want to hire YOU, and when they want to hire you, you can call the shots without having to settle, because you're letting them know you're not desparate for money. And being able to do that is an awesome feeling.

Bottom line, it's a matter of:
- Capitalizing on an ability that you can market yourself with
- Knowing how to market yourself
- Stepping outside of your comfort zone.
- Doing the job like a pro and being noticed for your efforts

I have a podcast that delves on this in more detail. PM if you're interested in getting the weblink.

[xp2k]

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

I noticed that a number of people here threw Kevin and Als412 (sp?) under the bus because they assumed that neither of them understood or accepted that there weren't any jobs available and both consistently said that there actually was jobs available, and believe it or not, they were right, and what they did not explicitly say, probably because it should have been a given was this:

MOST AMERICANS DO NOT KNOW HOW TO HUSTLE!!

Let me say this again:
MOST AMERICANS DO NOT KNOW HOW TO HUSTLE!!

First, no one assumed anything, as the two gave enough "evidence" to remove all doubt.

Second, people arent literally meaning that there are ZERO jobs available.

And most importantly:
FISH ARE FRIENDS NOT FOOD!

FISH ARE FRIENDS NOT FOOD!

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

OK, I understand that many companies are not hiring, and that a lot of the "McJobs" will not hire overqualified candidates, but let me ask you this:

Do you know how to clean houses, wash cars, mow lawns, sing, dance, pick up litter, shovel show, babysit?

Do you have a marketable skill, any at all? If so, you can find work. So you say businesses won't hire you, find individuals who will. Trust me, if you know how to sell yourself, you can never be unemployed. Understand this: Money does NOT disappear, it only gets transferred to those who know how to hustle or has a better hustle.

Yeah, the problem is that "skills" like cleaning house, washing cars, mowing lawns, picking up litter, shoveling snow, etc....those arent skilled positions...thats why in the past, low-payed, UNSKILLED laborers were hired to do those jobs. And since ANYONE can do these jobs anyway, people arent hiring "help" like they used to, its one of the first things that many cut back on.

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

Folks really need to learn how to be creative in how to make money in these trying times. I tell a lot of folks that they need to think outside the box as far as making money. And yes, you can do it, you just need to step outside of your comfort zone and do what it takes to make it happen. And you know, if people like your hustle, they want to hire YOU, and when they want to hire you, you can call the shots without having to settle, because you're letting them know you're not desparate for money. And being able to do that is an awesome feeling.

Bottom line, it's a matter of:
- Capitalizing on an ability that you can market yourself with
- Knowing how to market yourself
- Stepping outside of your comfort zone.
- Doing the job like a pro and being noticed for your efforts

I have a podcast that delves on this in more detail. PM if you're interested in getting the weblink.

I dont disagree with your advice, people need to polish their skills in this market.

I do disagree with the idea that its a snap to get hired if you really want to be.

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by xp2k

Yeah, the problem is that "skills" like cleaning house, washing cars, mowing lawns, picking up litter, shoveling snow, etc....those arent skilled positions...thats why in the past, low-payed, UNSKILLED laborers were hired to do those jobs. And since ANYONE can do these jobs anyway, people arent hiring "help" like they used to, its one of the first things that many cut back on.

Forest for the trees, xp2k. The issue is not a matter of skilled vs. unskilled labor; the jobs I listed I was being strictly arbitrary to illustrate skills that many people know how to do. The issue is a matter of understanding that everyone has a marketable skill. Everyone. It is simply a matter of matching your marketable skills to the market who wants/needs your skills.

Simply put, take inventory of all the skills that you can sell. Market it. Use it. Make the money instead of waiting on it.

I dont disagree with your advice, people need to polish their skills in this market.

I do disagree with the idea that its a snap to get hired if you really want to be.

I never said that it was going to be a snap to get hired, especially if you neither know your market nor have a marketing strategy.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

Forest for the trees, xp2k. The issue is not a matter of skilled vs. unskilled labor; the jobs I listed I was being strictly arbitrary to illustrate skills that many people know how to do. The issue is a matter of understanding that everyone has a marketable skill. Everyone. It is simply a matter of matching your marketable skills to the market who wants/needs your skills.

Simply put, take inventory of all the skills that you can sell. Market it. Use it. Make the money instead of waiting on it.



I never said that it was going to be a snap to get hired, especially if you neither know your market nor have a marketing strategy.

This sounds like that idiotic "What Color is your Parachute" book that everyone crams down your throat when you get out of college. It didn't work then, it doesn't work now.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

Trust me, if you know how to sell yourself, you can never be unemployed. Understand this: Money does NOT disappear, it only gets transferred to those who know how to hustle or has a better hustle.

Didn't you say you were unemployed right now? Does that mean you don't know how to hustle?

You should probably stop posting and go shovel someone's sidewalk.

[Prettyface08]

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

Didn't you say you were unemployed right now? Does that mean you don't know how to hustle?

You should probably stop posting and go shovel someone's sidewalk.

YES! LOL

[xp2k]

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

Understand this: Money does NOT disappear, it only gets transferred to those who know how to hustle or has a better hustle.

EXACTLY...this is what I keep telling all the people wrapped up in the Bernie Madoff scam...but they just dont seem to trust me or anyone for advice these days...