Thankful To Have A Job

Posted by: Lauren Young on November 27

Sure, the financial markets are in the toilet, and the economy sucks. But I have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving: wonderful friends and family, good health (aside from the nasty cold that has lingered since November 6), and a roof over my head.

Is it so wrong to say that I’m especially thankful to be employed?

Last Friday I attended an annual dinner event for journalists that I liken to the prom. (It’s black tie, and there is a lot of revelry.) I saw at least 10 colleagues from previous jobs. I swear I had the same conversation with all of them:

Friend: How are you?
Me: Okay, thankfully still employed. How about you?
Friend: Still employed-for now.

I realize some readers of the Working Parents blog may be out of work or fearing layoffs. I do not mean to be insensitive or sound like a braggart. I’m just incredibly grateful to have a job in a recession. My spouse is also gainfully employed. We are incredibly lucky.

And for that I give thanks.

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