#CareerAdvice : #YourCareer – Independence Day Is A Good Time To Free Yourself From An Oppressive Job And Pursue Your Dreams.
My grandparents emigrated to America fleeing persecution. At the time they immigrated, they did not speak any English whatsoever. However, after adapting to American culture, my grandparents learned the language and, ultimately, became a plumber, shoe salesman, seamstress and homemaker.
My parents were both teachers and my dad went on to become a principal at a vocational high school in East New York, Brooklyn. The school taught underprivileged, inner-city kids to work as mechanics for the MTA New York City Transit system, which enabled them to procure stable union jobs with a pension.
As a second-generation American, I started an executive search business, found jobs for thousands of people and earned a handsome living for my family. I’ve had the good fortune of writing this piece for the premiere, iconic business publication, Forbes, and recently founded a startup, WeCruitr.com, which will help job seekers connect with recruiters to assist them with their search. My family is a mix of whites, blacks, Asians, Jews, Christians, heterosexuals and LGBTQ people. What other country offers such endless opportunities and diversity?
America was founded by—and continues to be the home for—people seeking freedom of religion, speech and the chance to build a better future for themselves and their families. There are no immutable caste systems, monarchies or rigid hierarchies to stop you from pursuing your dreams.
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It is fashionable today to point out all of the failings of our nation and complain that everything is rigged against you. Sadly, many people feel that because of their color, gender or sexual orientation that they can’t succeed and attain the promised American Dream.
As messy as things can get in the U.S., I’m pressed to see another country that offers our vast opportunities for people to receive an education, start a business or succeed in the corporate world. It’s not easy—in fact, it’s incredibly hard—to succeed. There are always roadblocks, bad luck and people out to take advantage of you, but there is the opportunity for you to at least try your best.
We’re a country founded by pissed off people who didn’t want to bow down to kings and queens or contend with persecution. We argue, fight and disagree with each other. Often times, we’re angry at the status quo and demand changes. That’s what makes us great. The ability to openly disagree with each other and the government and pursue whatever the heck we want to do.
I’d suggest that you spend some time this Independence Day weekend to think about what you’d like to do with your career and life. We hold jobs that we hate, work for bosses that make us miserable, realize that a job or career was selected for the wrong reasons and are desperately unhappy. It’s easy to feel sorry for ourselves.
Look at all the hardships that people had to endure—and still continue to endure—to come to America for its opportunities. There are people literally dying to come into this country. You have no reason to settle for less than what you deserve. If you are dissatisfied with your current circumstances, start planning your independence from your job or career. Fight for the right to be happy and successful.
Despite the naysayers, America offers untold opportunities and that’s why people from all over the world want to come here. Block out all the negativity on social media and in the press and seek out a better and brighter future for yourself and your family. We’re a nation of fighters who don’t give up easily. There’s no reason why you shouldn’t stand up for yourself and pursue a life of wealth, success and happiness. Instead of celebrating, you should take the time to thoughtfully reflect just how lucky you are that you are given the freedom to advance and climb the corporate ladder.