Wow - Cup Runneth Over!

Wow - so I see I haven't been here since 2010! There must have been something else in that last Go-Go Juice to keep me going this long!!!! Well, and be that it may, yes, there's been a lot of activity! To catch you up, I worked at the Hyatt for about a year - did real well! Met a lot of neat folks at the Hyatt Corporation and the brand was very unique. Then got called to "Open" a full service Hilton out in Colorado - sounded real good - long term and excellent growth - I took it. And, then once there, owner apologized for not being "up-front" about financial issues, couldn't pay as agreed nor was the position to go long term...just begged me to open it. So, what did I do? I made lemonade out of lemons....Got the property opened and moved on (and yes, eventually got paid right). Didn't move on too far - in fact, did some volunteer work for Jefferson County of Golden Colorado while I maintained my job searches. After almost a year, another opportunity to assist owners took me to Mississippi...this time, for a Wyndham property. Just finished their project Nov 1st after being there for a little more than a year. Now, I've joined forces with a great corporate company and am heading back up to Ohio...and hopefully, no more moves...! ;) I am so exceedingly grateful to maintain wonderful relations and keep the jobs coming...I am now an active LinkedIn member and am helping others to gain the opportunities to land great jobs! But I know, there's so many who still struggle. I recently read an article on how the unemployed are going to survive as they begin losing the benefits from the extensions they've been on. My heart goes out to many of them...as no doubt, many suffered and have entered depression, given up and have little to no more motivation left. But, because of this, many will be forced to make some big decisions - reinvent oneself, take what you can get, or improve your career opportunities and move. And, folks - this takes a lot of Go-Go Juice, hard work and determination! If you're one of these folks, I urge you to stop relying on yourself only - get to major networking, get noticed, get creative and be as resourceful as possible. Aren't a member of LinkedIn? Become a member - great place to meet the decision makers, get advice, get support and refill that cup of Go-Go Juice! I will keep writing once a week on Mondays to stay fresh and keep my Go-Go Juice flowing...I've actually missed being on here. Until then, enjoy and have an awesome NEW YEAR!!!! Happy Incoming 2014!