Taking advantage of downtime

While we all certainly hate to learn about work cutbacks and layoffs, especially in our own community, this might be a blessing in disguise. Provided a person has some savings, they might want to look at one of the online degree programs offered by Capella Online University. It's said "work smart, not hard", and this really is a truthful saying. The more you know about your field of interest, the more you are able to generate income in it.

Having a degree certainly increases your chances for job security. After all, if large manufacturers and the public school system can lay people off work, then anyone can. There is no job security unless you have such skills and knowledge that you become indispensable to your employer. I can almost guarantee that those who are losing jobs locally are not part of management or part of the school administrations.

Those of you who are still working an outside job, as I am, might want to consider taking online courses in your free time in order to be prepared for any future layoffs your company might consider financially reasonable. Look into Capella by visiting their site or by calling them for more information. 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552)

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