Today I came across an article on Huffington Post about happiness. What caught my eye was how wonderfully I agreed with them. There is a deeper meaning to pessimism and optimism and the choice is ultimately up to us.
Since the beginning of my first year in business as I began hiring people, I started noticing a trend. After scheduling approximately twenty people for interviews, only one would show up. Some were no call no show, others had lame excuses and the one was a keeper! Somehow these people couldn't even make it for the interview. Why even apply? The majority didn't stop there. This season alone I have dealt with many no call no shows, ridiculous excuses why they can't show up, lack of desire, piss poor attitudes, can't seem to follow orders, do a crappy job, only can work when they want to based around whatever they feel like doing as long as it doesn't pertain to working, but yet they all want money! I hired someone to show up their first day on the job, right when they are supposed to be there working in the unit, after me calling them several times and leaving text messages (with no quick response) and yet finally telling me they can't make it because they got rear-ended by a beer truck and on the way to the hospital. Should I have believed it? Okay, This was just a spot on the road and didn't stop me from traveling to my appointed destination, business as usual.
A few years ago I was without a car and little hope. This did not stop me from doing my very best at any job I had, whether it was waiting tables or cleaning condos. I either took a cab, trolley or rode my bicycle sometimes thirteen miles a day, up hill, in the scorching heat of summer to make it to work. I did just that! Every shift, every schedule and every time they had work for me, I took it. Not only was it determination or integrity that drove me, it was also the need to survive. In my experience, Golden opportunities don't always come in shiny wrappers, they come in forms no one would ever expect. Hidden in plain sight. That is why I was always driven to succeed even when failure was written on my forehead. Am I an exception to this generation? Over zealous? This WAS how all of America's workforce used to be. Right now we run a small vacation rental cleaning business in luxurious 30A, the cream of the crop, the royal destination, one of America's finest places to visit. I will admit, this place is extremely breathtaking and full of vibrant life. Who wouldn't want to stay there? This is also the very reason why we should hire someone who cares about the guests, the property, the job and themselves. Oh my goodness! Who am I kidding? That's like finding a needle in a haystack! Not impossible though. Can be done. Right now I have two of the most incredible people who are powerhouses working for me, and no you cannot have their names, they are too awesome for you. Bad thing is we are wearing them out because the lack of finding good help such as them or others who may be out there hiding. Complaining? No. I'm frustrated with the lack of ability one shows for caring. It seems like most of the people coming to apply or get hired only care about one thing, when's pay day. Wait! That's if they even show up. Good grief! When is this unemployment nonsense going to stop? People can't get a job? Really?! Oh wait, they have to meet our company's guidelines and criteria, such as: Reliable transportation, working cell phone, ID. Must be able to follow directions, show up, do a good job, be respectful....Is this too much to ask from our generation of workforce society? Part-time, excellent pay!!! What more could anyone ask for, especially when most jobs don't fill full time expectations. The saddest thing about all of this is there are a lot of people who are hungry and need a job and people are just throwing it away. As bad I would have hated to ever ask this question: Could this be one of the reasons why American's are called lazy? Please share your thoughts. 
Everyone needs a hug from time to time. Hugs are healing. Happy National Hug Day!
Knowing what to can and what not to is always a good thing. Whether you are storing up for winter or for all occasions, find out more about the do's and don'ts when it comes to canning. www.simplycanning.com.
Want to know what's happening on planet Earth? The talk around town may have us scrambling for answers or perhaps solutions. We understand that this planet needs a good fixing, but extreme weather is nothing to joke about. If this is anything like winter in Boston, we may just have to get better prepared.
The BP Oil Spill was undoubtedly devastating and will continue to haunt our oceans for years to come. Cleaning up may have been easy to the eye, it's what we can't see that matters. Missing oil from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill is still at the bottom of the ocean researchers say by the collection of samples they are testing.
What is believed to be ancient Jewish writings have been found in Iraq.
Much needed relief in Europe welcomes United States President Barak Obama, who is joining to help aid in Greece's recovery in the wake of a financial crisis.
If it's not strange enough to hear something rather odd, well this may actually leave us scratching our heads. Why? The father and daughter duo reunited after spending years apart, when they did it became sexual. Now they plan to move to New Jersey where adult incest is legal. Kids are in the planning says the daughter bride-to-be. They also plan to never tell the kids who mommy and daddy met due to unwanted trouble.
You don't have to have a degree to feel the sting of student loans. For many all across America, this is a painful reality. During the long hot Summer months of 2001, I was contemplating on how it didn't seem to be the best year for attending college, even though it was the most important thing I longed for. My future was at stake since I grew up with a keen sense of career drive for stability. September 11th changed everything for me, my world and my life; the world as a whole was changed at the blink of an eye. Looking back, I realize now that an education priceless. Student debt can happen in a flash. Recovery is a process that takes time, effort and the ability to desire the change necessary for future growth. If you have been hit with past turbulence or have been in a financial struggle and owe student loans, there is a place that can help ease your troubles. Don't let your past haunt your future. Get help now!
 Tel Burna in Israel, a 3,300 year old cult complex has been discovered. Archaeologists are still not sure who exactly was worshiped here. The evidence at the site suggests that it may be baal the (Canaanite storm god). See Images of the Cult Building and Related Artifacts from news.yahoo.com 
Archaeologists discovers ancient tomb in Amphipolis in northern Greece.
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