A couple weeks ago, I participated in a panel discussion with a few students at University of Puget Sound. The table in the Career Support office was populated by two representatives from The Boeing Co., one each from Paccar, Weyerhaeuser, Russell Investments and Microsoft -- and me, a small business owner for some 24 years.
Around 10 students passed up a warm, sunny Friday afternoon to ask questions about their futures. As in, where can they find work that will help them pay off their student loans -- eventually.
Despite large-scale corporate layoffs and down-sizings as reported in the daily news, every one of these otherwise-bright young persons seemed intent on grabbing the gold ring that they believed could be found within a huge employer. They showed no interest in small business, where so many more career opportunities – and personal control over one's life – can be found.
I am sorry for their loss.
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