Career and Jobs

By Charles Terry

Dependent

Although the government programs that allow single mothers to get discounts on food, housing and probably other things are great, they also allow the mindset of being dependent to set in. And not only a dependency on the government to HELP you but, a dependency on people to GIVE you a job, GIVE you a discount or GIVE you a break. Nobody has to give you anything so stop begging and expecting.

Independent

My view of being independent is simple; Self sufficiency. One vital difference between America today and America of the 50’s (besides hate and ignorance) is the self sufficiency of people & families. More people grew their own food, knew how to fix their cars and make many home repairs. These days we depend on big corporations or other people to fix our problems. We always say that we don’t have time, but we do. And although there are many things that should be left to trained professionals, there are still things that a man should be able to do for himself and his family. But, then again men are being cowards and not taking care of their families at all. (That’s an entire book in itself)

Resolve

I’m convinced that all problems can be resolved and the solution doesn’t have to be making $7.00 an hour with 2 kids in the United States of America. Nor do you have to risk your freedom by doing immoral things like selling drugs or robbing people. One of the most invaluable resources in this nation is the Public Library. If you need to learn how to read better, start a business, market yourself, improve your social skills, use a computer, use the internet, type faster, find better job opportunities or improve yourself in general then the Public Library is the place you need to be at CONSTANTLY. Your kids can go there as well.

Instead of waiting on a job to call you, I suggest creating a job. Anyone who has ever sold drugs is already an entrepreneur. You just chose the wrong career path. Why don’t you write down at least 40 things you like to do or do well and seek out ways to make money from them? There is so much more I could say, but need the desire to change first. Most of the people I grew up with are either felons or dead. PERIOD. And the ones who want to change I go out of my way to help them. But, the ones who want to go back to prison, rather physically or mentally, I don’t intervene, because who am I to stop someone from doing what they want to do?

In closing, I realize that everyone is not cut out for business, but I’d much rather try my hand at running my own show than waiting on a job to GIVE me a chance or the government to GIVE me a hand out. Because, when that job folds or the government program is discontinued, what are you going to do then?

Born and raised in O.H.I.O (also known as the Buckeye State), C-H.2.O (Charles Terry) is a lifetime artist/writer. With a passion for creativity a desire to help others succeed, C-H2O made the decision to use his talents to make a positive difference in everyone’s lives. He has over 14 years of experience as a Hip-Hop artist as well as many years of being an exceptional writer, entrepreneur and marketing specialist. With a thirst for knowledge and motivation to pass it on to anyone who needs it, C-H2O constantly practicing excellence.