Dumbing yourslef Down?

I just had to share this with everyone. I was watching CNN yesterday and I saw a piece on what some people are doing to get A job. It did not even matter if it is one they really wanted.

The story takes place in Idaho. It was found that many people were "dumbing down" their skills and credibility for a position just to qualify for ANY position the company may have. Turns out the reasoning for this is because so many companies are laying off, if they do have positions, they may be for lower end positions. Positions that don't need quite a varied set of talents or skills. The funny thing about it is that for some this is what is getting them a check again. All things being equal, I don't blame them one bit.

Its amazing to me how a recession of this magnitude changes the landscape and rules of that JOB. All of a sudden when things get tight, people are willing and motivated to adjust not only what they do but who they are to obtain a source of income...wages in this case. For all the problems we are having, I believe in a way that this bas situation can work out well for some. I say this because hard time tend to reshape us and redefine who we are or what we chose to do in our lives. I am sure we have all heard stories of change through adversity. Whoever you are, I pray that if adversity has hit your life you can find what you need. Redefine yourself in these tough times. It can be done.