In today's economy (like all economic periods, really) good paying jobs are difficult to find. When a person is unemployed, often feelings of guilt and low self esteem are accompanied by severe financial burdens. Those seeking work often feel isolated and alone.
They want the dignity of going to work and receiving a fair day's pay for a fair day's work. They just need someone to give them a helping hand and some support.
It's time we got off our collective rear ends, and did something about helping those who want to work, do exactly that. Find jobs.
Instead of waiting for "someone to do something about it"; or worse, "the government to do something about it".
It's up to you and me.
It takes just one person to start a sea change in thinking and in attitudes.
Thoughful blogger David St. Lawrence of Ripples and I have decided to try to make a difference. We are attempting an experiment in helping unemployed bloggers find gainful employment.
Our plan is to create and informal help network for underemployed bloggers. We want as many bloggers as possible to join us, in helping bloggers help themselves.
David has already created an informational page about how the program should work.
It's called the Bloggers Helping Bloggers Alliance.
As always, David has done a tremendous job. We all owe him a debt of gratitude for his kindness and generosity.
David and I don't want to become a listing and advertising service for freelancers and businesses. Our goal is to help unemployed and underemployed bloggers find paying employment.
You know: good old fashioned jobs.
This program is still in the early planning stages. Because this is such a new concept, David and I invite your input. After all, this is all about the entire blogging community working together to help our members.
Let's help get our friends in the blogging community back to work.
