Since my 15 month hiatus, many of my avid followers have been requesting a blog comeback. I was not ready for the full time commitment of being a student, son, brother, and friend while still having the time and resources to put 110% into this blog. A special shout out must be made to Connor Ryan Laverty for making the final push to get me back into the writer's chair and deliver the news and opinions that once made all of your days!
A lot has happened since we have last connected, and it would be impossible to give my insight and advice on everything that has transpired, but I will cover the 3 most important topics that have had me boiling for a while:
1) Unemployment- Still stagnant at 9.1% nationally, we as college students should be doing whatever is possible to secure that entry level position once we graduate. Jobs are still being cut across the board, and the outlook for the years ahead aren't as optimistic as once hoped. Getting that internship should be at the top of everyone's to do list if it already is not. Visit your school's career center and take advantage of career fairs on campus. Also, Websites like internships.com, vault.com, experience.com, indeed.com are all some that I use and endorse. I am willing to work with any of my readers on improving their resume and finding an internship that fits what they are looking for (more details on how to contact me later). Most of you guys do not realize but there are internships for almost every government entity and non profit organization, leave no stone unturned. We need to compete with the likes of India and China in the global marketplace and the only way to do so is by continuing to educate ourselves and making sure we attain the most knowledge on a broad spectrum of fields. This country doesn't work unless we work together.
2) Awareness- Everyone knows the five senses are feel, taste, sight, smell, and hearing, but most of us really don't use them as much as we should. I'm calling on my followers to pay more attention to their surroundings and what is going on not only in our country but our world. Look up to see the gas prices and follow a trend line to see why it goes down in the winter and up in the summer, throw on CNN or the world news every once in a while and hear who the latest politician is calling Obama out, etc. Bank of America is charging $5 a month to customers with checking accounts- most people don't realize that they may or may be charged because there are exemptions and exceptions. If you aren't happy with a certain charge from someone,contest it! Find out why you're being charged and for how much. We are entitled to these things. Awareness is everything.
3) Don't be afraid to be yourself- A lot of people must think that this blog is a joke or that I am a nerd or have no life for talking about these certain topics, but its the people like us that achieve great things. Steve Jobs was a great innovator, a modern day Thomas Edison according to Pat Kinzler. He challenged normalcy and used his brain to achieve greatness. I'm calling everyone here to #begreat. Don't be ashamed of who you are or what you're into. There are greater days ahead and I am a firm believer that the hard work pays off. My Aunt Angela says work hard now to play harder later. #Begreat
I could go on and on for hours, but I'll be back tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day. I'm here for the long hall, and nothing can hold me back. If you ever need to contact me for any tips, suggestions, etc I am reachable at stefdur@yahoo.com. I am here to motivate you all!! God bless
He is back!
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