Upsides to the Down Economy/ Appreciate Your Job

People bitching about their jobs is nothing new, but, in this economy, just to have a job seems to be a blessing. Where I live, in Miami, unemployment is in the double-digits, higher than the rest of the nation. I have talked to a lot of people who work in offices that have been down-sized and they are having to pick up the slack for positions that have been eliminated. While not an ideal situation, at least they have jobs to bust their butts for. I just interviewed a lady looking for a housekeeping job. Her husband had been working 80-90 hours a week driving a medical supply vehicle, and with the overtime he made a comfortable living. They cut out overtime at his job and now they cannot make it on his 40 hour work week, so his wife is taking a job cleaning houses. If you love your job- great!, if you don't, try to do whatever you do well and keep a positive attitude. Even the most menial jobs can be done with love, attention and pride in your work.