Lately, the recession has been in the news more often.

I’m hearing different stories of how families are being torn apart because of the loss of a job. Kids are beginning to lose their childhood. Children are one of the greatest riches because they will eventually become the future. They shouldn’t have to bare such a burden right now.

Anyway, I’m here to answer a question that I heard. Are people lucky to have the jobs they have, or is it an issue of true talent?

Things to keep in mind when reading my response. I come from a background with many opportunities. Doors have been open for me. I just need to walk through them. Although I’m already employed, I continue to apply for other jobs. I’ve been called for interviews, but my current employer has been the greatest. I love what I do at work. I’ve created even more opportunities than what I’ve started with. I’m far from seeing any kind of layoff because of what I have brought to the table.

What do I think? I think it’s a combination of both. We should all be fortunate and lucky to be employed. The current situation doesn’t allow us to be picky about what we want. It’s not enough to be lucky to be employed.We can have as many connections to jobs as we want. That doesn’t really help us if we have no skill in what we do. We may know how to do the job, but we need to do our job well. If your own performance is utter garbage, no amount of connections will help you. It will reflect on your references.

What everyone needs is an employer that is willing to take a risk. Specifically, a risk on hiring a new face. That’s exactly what my employer has done for me. He took a risk by hiring me. It is in my best interest to never disappoint. I have tremendous skill in what I do, but I needed someone to give me the chance to show off what I have to offer.