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While it may seem outrageous to think of downsizing as a positive thing, there certainly are thought-provoking ideas in Carroll’s book that diminish the effects of downsizing in a more positive light. For example, for those who are working a job just for the pay, and not because they love what they do [url=http://www.piratesbaseballstore.com/chad-kuhl-jersey-c-39/]Chad Kuhl Jersey[/url] , being laid off might be the perfect opportunity to explore other options in the job field. Carroll points out that those who do what they enjoy generally perform-more consistently-on a higher level.

Being downsized could be looked at as an opportunity to pursue talents and ambitions, and to “achieve the no-regrets life.” Circumstances are always changing and the dream job that may have seemed out of reach at one point may be a possibility now. For all of those individuals sitting at home, Carroll asks the following five questions to determine what it is that you are truly interested in:

1. Ask your friends and relatives what you are really good at.

2. Do you have a hobby that occupies a lot of your personal time?

3. Did anyone ever compliment your accomplishing a particular task?

4. What particular activity or work gives you a feeling of fun and excitement?

5. Did you ever work on a particular project and the hours just seemed to fly by?”

To be sure, Joe Carroll demonstrates that something as negative as downsizing can be viewed as a positive. His book, How to Get a Great Job in 90 Days or Less [url=http://www.piratesbaseballstore.com/bill-mazeroski-jersey-c-14/]Bill Mazeroski Jersey[/url] , is the tool of a lifetime in pursuing the ideal job or in establishing a rewarding career.

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