Auto worker ponders his 11th hour employment options

“Working together we will provide our customers with the right part at the right time and at the right cost“.   Employee mantra

I am currently a Canadian automotive worker patiently awaiting the outcome of the important financial and political decisions that will decide the fate of my company and the fate of the country as a whole. I work at an automotive parts distribution center. I have been employed at this profession for almost 29 years.

I enjoy the company I work for, the people I interact with at work and the freedom and opportunities my company offers an individual to educate and advance ones self. Our warehouse provides parts to dealerships to service their customers vehicles.

The fate of the company I work for now depends upon the mutual understanding, respect and cooperation of governments, politicians, advisers and other pundits familiar with the current economic crisis facing the world in general and North America in particular.

Lives and political careers on both sides of the US-Canada border are deeply enmeshed in this historic decision making process..Cool heads must prevail. The costs of making hasty decisions at this time would be disastrous.

I am also seriously examining my own personal options for work- at-home opportunities just in case something unexpected happens. There’s nothing wrong with being a practical realist in this day and age. This aspect would at least assure me of some additional income to carry me through the rough times should they occur.

“Shadow shopping” or “mystery shopping” appeals to me as a part time activity. This allows me to earn some extra income, pay unexpected bills that crop up and more importantly have fun at the same time. If you are observant, pay attention to detail,a people person and enjoy dining out then “mystery shopping” may be the financial avenue for you to investigate further.

In this day and age of relative uncertainty and global unrest you can no longer let your financial future nor the future and well-being of your family rest entirely on your years of seniority earned, the financial soundness of the company you work for or even your bank’s assets and Price to Earnings  ratio to gauge your course of action.

These days you need to be more proactive and do what’s best for yourself and your family. The days of sitting on a fence and hoping for the best are over. To survive today you have to plan for tomorrow and more importantly work that plan with enthusiasm, determination, optimism and personal gusto.