Still Hope

No matter what the sceptics and the critics and the conspiracy theorists say, the current recession is a reality for millions of people across the world.
Try telling the hundreds of thousands of people who were made redundant this year alone that there is no recession; try telling the families of the people who committed suicide because they lost their jobs, their homes, their marriage, the entire life that they knew.
Imagine multi-millionaires are committing suicide over this financial crisis, far less for the ordinary man facing repossession and bankruptcy. Just yesterday on my way home, I heard an announcement at the train station that someone jumped onto the train track and killed themselves, an occurrence that has happened quite often since the beginning of the year.
So while CEOs and big bank bosses are complaining about their bonuses, normal people are growing ever more frustrated with the economic downturn and their loss of earnings.
Suddenly people find themselves back in the job market, competing with twenty-something's fresh out of their graduation gowns. Suddenly people are realising that their skills aren't as polished as they hoped, their experience isn't as broad as they thought, and their education - well the idea of going back to school as a mature student can frighten anyone.
So why am I saying there is still hope? Because there is! It is possible for you to regain control of your life and become an even stronger person you once was, for coming out on the other side victorious. The reason why I'm saying this is the global recession we are now facing is not the same as the one in the 1920's or even the 70's. This one is taking place in the age of technological advancement, where people are earning a comfortable living from the comfort of their own homes, and not only that, but they are willing to teach others how to do it.
I know many people are sceptical of "making money over the internet", thinking it's all "get rich quick schemes", but you couldn't be further from the truth. For example, anyone who thinks internet marketing will make them a millionaire in a month is in for a major surprise. But if you're someone who is diligent, patient and creative, then you can make the resources available on the internet work for you. If you can put in the same amount of dedication and perseverance that got you that promotion at your job, trust me when I tell you the reward will be far greater than what any 9-5 can give you.