Last week my parents celebrated their  60th Wedding Anniversary and I wrote them this poem.

They’re an incredible couple.

They argue every day as a matter of course, and if they don’t, then there’s generally something wrong, like they’re ill.

Their arguements never amount to anything though, and they have this philosophy every day’s a good day as long as you live to see it.

They’ve been a real inspiration to my brother, two sisters and all our offspring, and we love them dearly.

  A match made in heaven are Eddie and Kath
60 years they have been man and wife
Worked hard as a team,
Through the good and the lean
And shared in life’s trouble and strife

They argue and shout and often fall out
But never end up in a fight
Just get things off their chest
Then give it a rest
Both still convinced each one’s right

Eddie and Kath just confirm, what all couples must learn
Marriages last if you love, trust and care
Though joined by a ring,
You can do your own thing
And still have great memories to share

On this day in their life, 60 years man and wife
Successfully they’ve passed the test
They’ve helped and inspired
Are much loved and admired
So Cheers, Good Luck, All the Best!

Like many couples of their age, they’ve been through some really tough times but still think they’ve seen the best of times.  Their generation believe life is only going to get worse, and they could be right, because we all take so much for granted.

In their day, very few people were rich and unlike today, people expected to work for everything they got.

Also, they expected, once they were in employment, they would remain in employment, unless something awful happened or they chose to move on to something else.

It’s not like that these days, is it?

Each day, the unemployment figure rises and very few people feel secure when they’re employed by someone else.  That’s why more and more of us are turning to the internet as a means of providing either a full time, or additional income.

It’s especially true for the middle aged and more mature individuals, who find re-employment more challenging.

When the demand exceeds the supply, employers can be very choosy about who they take on, and unfortunately it’s not always experience that counts.

However, starting your own business is not  always as easy as it seems though, and quite frankly a lot of people can’t do it.

You can find out if you’ve got what it takes to become an entrepreneur by reading my free report.

Just click on the image and you’ll be taken to http://jeanshawonline.com/jeansjottings where you can have it sent directly to your e-mail address.

Hope you find it useful!

Like many countries, UK is currently going through a recession, and at the beginning of this year, a young lad I know very well lost his job.

It was a case of last in, first out, and he found himself at the Job Centre, where the staff were not particularly helpful.

Basically, you fill in a form and then go off and register on loads of job agency websites, apply for as many suitable jobs as you can in the hope you’ll eventually get an interview.

This proves you are actively seeking employment and therefore entitled to any money the Job Centre is able to give you to keep the wolves from the door.   It’s a soul destroying experience, but fortunately the young lad was able to find alternative employment within 5 weeks, albeit at a much lower salary than he’d previously been on.

However, he had to take it, because a) if he hadn’t his benefits would have stopped, b) he needed to pay the rent and c) it’s somehow easier to find employment when you’re already in work.

Now, about four weeks ago, a friend of the family found himself in similar circumstances in as much as he also lost his job.

This time, however, he wasn’t the last in.

Infact, he’d been in his job for over 20 years and had a managerial role.  He also had his petrol paid for, a mobile phone and private health cover, so it came as quite a shock to suddenly find, as the only bread winner in the family, he was “inbetween opportunities”, as they say.

Like the young lad, he’s been enduring the Job Centre, and finding it just as depressing.  He says, the staff there make you feel really guilty as if it’s your fault the whole country now has more people than suitable jobs.

They more or less tell you to take anything that’s available even if by doing so you wouldn’t be able to pay the mortgage, or feed and clothe your family.

Fortunately, at the moment he’s resilient and hasn’t yet been worn down by the process, but unquestionably he will struggle to find the type of job he wants and would be ideally suited for.

Why?

Well, firstly his age – he’s fifty(ish) and secondly, his education.  You see he didn’t go to university and his previous job didn’t require him to go on numerous courses to get bits of paper.

That means when he goes to fill in the application forms, there’s no-where to say, well actually I haven’t got those requirements, BUT I have got over thirty years experience in the school of life in the real world of work.

My point is, no matter how skilled, or dedicated you are to your JOB no-one is indispensible.

Many people have discovered that the hard way, and found they needed another way to either earn, or supplement their income, which is why many have turned to the internet. Indeed, many have found their fortune online, but there are many roads to travel and lots of pitfalls if you don’t know where to go and who to follow.

Dean Holland, found that out to his cost.  Well, at least, initially, but soon turned his life around and went from being over $60,000 in debt to living the life of his dreams, and he’s now teaching others to do the same.

The nice thing about how he’s doing it, is he’s not expecting anyone to spend a fortune, because he knows the majority of people just don’t have it.

His methods are proven to work, and are current, which is a good thing because we all know how quickly the internet changes.  Dean is a good instructor too.   He doesn’t make you feel as if you should know what he’s teaching, unlike some people who assume too much.

Anyway, if you want a free video to see if Dean could possibly help you get started online as a backup plan incase your employers decide they no longer need you in your Just Over Broke position, you might want to click on the link below and go here.

QUICK START CHALLENGE

Remember, no-one is safe when working for someone else!

Like many people on line I have bought lots of courses for ALL sorts of things and am probably what’s known in UK as a Jack of all Trades – meaning I know a little about a lot.

One of the courses I was on was run by Alex Jeffreys, whom I’ve mentioned a few times on this blog, and I’ve interviewed him a couple of times. You can listen to them if you like over at www.JeanShawInterviews.com

Anyway, one of his most well known students is Dean Holland, who was, I think, on the same course as I was.

Incase you haven’t heard of him, he famously went from over $60,000 in debt to selling over $1,000,000 online in just 3 years, which makes me wonder where I went wrong!

Dean is one of the good guys out there and doesn’t feed you a whole load of hype and false promises, but the reason I mention this is he’s just handed down the gauntlet and challenged people who either want to get started online, or speed up their progress to take his Quick Start Challenge.

So, what do you think?

Do you dare to take the QSC?

I won’t be taking it, although from the results already achieved by some of those who have, I probably should.

Instead, guess who I’ll be trying to get an interview with?

(If YOU think you’ve got what it takes, click on the link below for the

 Quick Start Challenge