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Every American, better yet, all the world know that jobs are tough to keep these days. I am one of the many millions of Americans that have found myself jobless. I'm not complaining. I have great friends and family that are helping me in my time of "blah". Plus I'm thinking positive and I see the glass as half and not the latter.

I was working a "Temp" job recently. It was only for five days, but we were working 12 to 15 hour days (excluding the time for lunch/dinner). Well in those long five days I met some interesting people. All the folks that were on the project with me were temp workers. They came from all kinds of random backgrounds. Black, White, Hispanic, Irish, Polar Bear (I just wanted to say that cause it made me smile), gay, straight, tall, short, long hair, no hair, red hair, braided hair, thin and heavy. We really were very diverse.

While working with these gentlemen, I found myself truly blessed to have met them. We all had such different views on the world, as well as the work force. Not everyone saw thing as "the glass half full" like I do, but that was what made it special.

If I had still been in my previous job, I never would have met these great people. It was almost like the Real World tv show. Not one person was the same, but we all had something in common. We disagreed on just about everything, but with out the "Real World" drama. It was wonderful to get so many different opinions and beliefs together in one room at no cost.

I recently spoke with one of the guys I worked with. He had a job interview that went awesome for a management position. He wanted to know that if he got the job, would I be interested in coming to work with him. In his new position, he will be allowed to hire a couple of people to work for him. Now how cool is that?

America, stay positive. I know it's tough. I can sympathize. I'm one of the missing pieces in this big job puzzle. As long as we keep our heads up and open our minds we will succeed in finding employment. I believe this.

We, will solve this crazy atmosphere of chaos. We, together are mighty. We, will survive.