I have two friends who have been unemployed for a long time. One is a musician, the other an airplane pilot. Both have finally left their retail and grocery jobs to get back into the arena they know. One is at the local high school music department. The other is at the local airport. Neither is doing exactly what they want, but both took significant steps in the right direction. Both are in their respective fields--they are both in the game. They are taking some risk, and they have already begun to see the opportunities. They will hear about job openings, what students desire a tutor, what executive needs a private pilot, or what airline is hiring back first.
Things have begun to happen for both of them. And because both work hard, they will realize reward. One of those friends told me, "This is the best week I've had in a year." Wow. He is in the game, and he is smiling. He has a gift and desire to fly. His spirit is flying, and I'm guessing with that good attitude and heart, he will be back in the cockpit before you know it.
