|
| Wednesday, July 15, 2009 |
| The recession mood ring reads frustration? |
The Reuters article: High-level jobseekers see good in recession reports the results of a recent study taken by jobseekers earning $100,000 or more. It appears that these out-of-work high earners are viewing the current economic downturn as a great way to reconnect with family and teach their (presumably spoiled) children that big paychecks and the financial security they provide are not a given. But not everyone is looking at this recession glass as half-full: On the downside, 23 percent said the recession made them depressed that their children would not have the same opportunities they did, and 27 percent said the recession had caused them to drift away from old friendships.
Asked to list the best things to emerge from recession, 32 percent said it was a reality check and they now are pursuing work they enjoy; 25 percent said it was an opportunity to show leadership skills; and 13 percent said their company had learned to be more efficient.
Ten percent said cutting back on working hours had allowed them more time with family, and another 10 percent said they had started their own business.
Asked what emotion best characterized the mood of the last year, most said frustration. Others said fear, hope, confusion, anger, happiness and relief, it said. Not sure what color the ring would turn for frustration...
- How Do Mood Rings Work? |
| posted by Boston Gal @ 12:48 PM *
* Subscribe to Boston Gal's Open Wallet |
Links to this post:
|
|
|
|
