This blog was created to explore a wide range of information in a somewhat an unorthodox manor.  When someone mentions a “glitch” what is the first thing you think about? Commonly, the term is used when referring to a short-lived surge of electricity that wrecks havoc on your laptop and other electronics. This hiccup of energy can cause lights to flicker placing you in transitory darkness, or your laptop may spool into an untimely “crowd wave”, causing one to do a quick double take to verify what you saw.  Such short-lived system faults cause an individual to shrug his shoulders and move on with one’s day.

The Gen-Yers relate to the term money glitch as an X-Box, Forza 2, or Oblivion game in which one’s money is increased by accomplishing tasks and doing medieval battles. Yep, except for the mythical creatures, this sounds like a regular day job.  We plan to explore such fun adventures more in-depth especially while the economy continues causing more distress.  After all, everyone could use a break by enjoying a trip to La-La Land every now and then. 

The Gen-Xers can relate to a money glitch as well.   All you have to do is to reflect back within the last two years when you woke up one morning and all your money resources and or your source of income just disappeared.  It was as though someone waved a magic wand and *~POOF~* it’s all gone!  Like many others, we can’t wait to express our opinions about the past and present Corporate America situations, products (some good and some bad), the political arena, and a diversity of other things that caused the present overwhelming money glitch within today’s economy. 

We intend to provide a wealth of information to our readers that can perhaps ease the transition of this recession to a morning when we all wake up just in time for the magic wand to be waved and *~POOF~* the economy is prosperous again!

Technorati Tags: money glitch

There are basic laws and principles that control our mental world just as there are basic laws and principles that control our physical world.  One of the physical laws that control our physical world is the Law of Gravity.  As you know the force of gravity works 100 percent of the time and is not dependent on whether you are aware of the existence of the law or not.  The law in itself is neutral; meaning that it is consistent and continually occurs correctly. Although many of us have experienced a negative money glitch during this financial crisis, the law of gravity is ongoing and recurrent.

Mental laws occur 100 percent of the time as well.  Deepak Chopra a spiritual leader, physician, and author defines mental laws as being, “the process of which the unmanifest becomes manifest, or the avenue through which the dreamer manifests the dream.”  If you never explored the idea of mental laws that generate positive or negative outcomes, I encourage that you learn more about this process.  Generally there is believed to be 7 mental laws that influence your success.  These 7 laws commonly have the same meaning however; the terminology may differ from author to author.  The 7 laws listed in Dr. Dennis P, Kimbro’s book What Makes the Great, Great are:

o   Law of Practice                                 Law of Mental Equivalency

o   Law of Control                                  Law of Expectation

o   Law of Reciprocity                             Law of Forgiveness

o   Law of Habit

While all play an important part in how you see our world and the type of success one might or might not attain; I am choosing to focus only on the Laws of Habit for this article.  We are all creatures of habit, and those habits virtually control everything that we do.  Hence, demonstrates the importance of ensuring that your negative money glitch does not become habit forming during this economic recession. If you were used to “viewing the glass half full” prior to this year then chances are that you have a positive outlook for surviving this recession and regaining all that you have lost.

Take a look at what you are saying concerning your present money glitch situation.  If your talk, walk, and thoughts are self-defeating to the success you desire in the future then you must change the habits that are no longer consistent with your objectives.  Generally it has been said that it takes only 30 days to change a habit or create a new habit.  So begin by choosing positive words to replace the negative words you have been using.  Read, read, and listen to positive material that will in turn generate positive thoughts. Seek mentors that mimic the person you want to become. And remember a money glitch technically is neutral in that it can be either negative or positive.  So form great habits and continue to move forward through this financial crisis into your bliss. Here’s a great poem for generating thought:

I am your constant companion. I am your greatest helper or heaviest burden.  I will push you onward or drag you down to failure.  I am completely at your command. Half the things you do you might just as well turn over to me and I will be able to do them quickly and correctly.  I am easily managed—you must merely be firm with me.  Show me exactly how you want something done and after a few lessons I will do it automatically.  I am the servant of all great men; and alas, of all failures, as well.  Those who are great, I have made great. Those who are failures, I have made failures.  I am not a machine, though I work with all the precision of a machine plus the intelligence of a man.  You may run me for profit or run me for ruin—it makes no difference to me. Take me, train me, be firm with me, and I will place the world at your feet.  Be easy with me and I will destroy you.  Who am I? I am habit! –by Anonymous

Technorati Tags: money glitch recession, money glitch situations

My negative money glitch happened 16 months ago, when I was laid off from a job that had lasted almost ten years.  Fortunately, I had the opportunity to have access to DBM one of the world’s leading providers of global outplacement, coaching, and career management firm that provides services for effective career transitions. This company assists you in locating and re-evaluating your career path, revamping your resume, improving you interviewing techniques and so much more.  My previous company paid for this service as part of my severance package for a little over a month.  I toiled over rewriting resume after resume to create that perfect one. Within that month I attended webinar after webinar on interviewing etiquette, face to face networking, and so much more.  The last webinar training was on social networking and how important it was to build a network of people before it became necessary to do so.  I know a little late for me to find this out, hence creating another little money glitch. However, it was explained that social media not only should be used in finding a job, but to create a network of people that could keep you informed of opportunities that were happening within the workforce for the duration of  your career. 

This occurred prior to the near financial collapse and admittedly at that time I had only a few people that were actually connected to me within a social media group. I discovered that my friends, family, and co-workers when it came to social networking online; they were not interested or just were not that internet savvy.   The negative money glitch recession that we’re presently enduring has increased job competition to tremendous new highs.  There was a job fair a few weeks ago in Houston, in which 2,000 people showed up for the 500 jobs that were available.  Presently, these 1 to 4 ratios or more exist though out the country while we wait for the economy to rebound.  For this reason job seekers have to look for ways to become more marketable and create an edge to become the winner of a new position.  Some of you are probably thinking that you don’t have the time to interact with strangers or you may be like me in that you want to keep your privacy. Well, based on my personal struggles in becoming more marketable in order to attain that right job opportunity; I can tell you that it is important to learn to utilize the networking tools.

If you are online using any of the social networking tools like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, I’m sure that you have noticed the high numbers of HR, hiring managers, and recruiters that are also using these tools to network and make new contacts.  It has been said that some jobs are advertised only on these social media sites because the employers feel they have a better opportunity of getting to know the “real” individual they are hiring. If you don’t belong to any networking groups then you are unaware of the positive money glitches that you are missing.  It is “in” to be LinkedIn the professional networking group designed for the job seekers and employers in mind by creating relationship building opportunities and keeping its members informed of new opportunities.  On Twitter you get short tweets from businesses, marketers, recruiters, the latest news, and more.  There have been several tweets and stories concerning members that have heard about jobs here first.  VisualCv allows you to create your online resume, interact with other professionals and submit your resume to jobs that are posted with that website.  Facebook started out to be mostly for friends and family to communicate, however, during this money glitch recession, it too has become a tool for businesses, marketers, and job seekers to interact and conduct business. There are many, many other social media sites that offer some or all of the services that the fore mention does.  In my opinion if you are a job seeker and you are not using at least one of these networking tools you are crippling your job search.

Technorati Tags: money glitch recession, negative money glitch recession

If someone told you that there was hidden treasure in the basement of your house.  You might question how an individual would know this; however, you would immediately start figuring out how to investigate the possibility of money, gold, or other valuables that may exist in your basement.  Curiosity would cause an individual to go to the basement look amid the dust and clutter in an attempt to find the hidden treasure especially during this money glitch recession. 

Well, I’m not going to send anyone to their basement to look for hidden treasures however, I do want to share the significance of reinventing oneself during this recessional money glitch journey.  As the economy keeps attempting to wiggle and jiggle back into prosperous stability many Americans continue to lose jobs.  This week the Department of Labor reported that 42 states lost jobs in the month of August, up from the 29 states in July.  Such news confirms that numerous individuals will have to go back to the drawing board to reinvent their career plans and rethink exactly what it is they want to do in life.

The process of reinventing oneself may require some serious thought especially if you are a Boomer or Gen X individual that has to start over resulting from financial money glitches that occurred near the end of 2007.  Dr. Dennis P. Kimbro author of the book titled, What Makes the Great, Great writes, “the subconscious is the gold in your cellar.”  Dr. Kimbro believes the powerful component of our mind that is referred to as the subconscious is not only the storehouse of our memories; but also the source energy that can provide a guiding light in our lives.

Paraphrasing pages from his book there are seven steps to activate your subconscious mind:

• You must have confidence and faith with an expectation of moving thru your money glitch situation; in order, to stimulate a good mental climate for your subconscious to provide valuable feedback.
• Set goals you want to reach, objectives you want to attain, and be specific about what it is you want to accomplish.
• You must actually belief that your subconscious mind can deliver the answers you are seeking.
• Do your homework gathering facts on the subject and then separate those facts from opinions.
• Take time to mediate and explore those facts within your subconscious along with your request for an answer.
• Relax, wait patiently, and watch diligently until you are presented with the answers to your questions or solutions to your problems.
• When your answer and or solution arrive you must take immediate action to move yourself forward quickly.

The subconscious mind is that “still small voice”, hunches, or intuition from within that provides the power to perform the necessary deeds to reinvent you during this recessional money glitch journey. Verification of the subconscious mind fulfilling your requests occurs through experiencing a source of inspiration, motivation, or flashes of brilliance; along with the excitement that rushes over you when you think of a new idea or possibility.

Technorati Tags: money glitch journey, recession money glitch

During the 80’s and 90’s when recessions occurred our government was able to give the economy a shot of what appeared to be “free money” and to get consumers spending again. Since, those recessions occurred when most believed that money was plentiful and credit card debt was cool; it did not take must incentive or stimulus to get consumers to spend money.   However, this recession differs due to the greed and bad management among our financial industries which literally caused a negative money glitch to take place.  Many consumers watched their life savings disappear and or be stolen right out from under their noses without having any recourse of recapturing those funds back quickly.  Debt has become a dirty word and even if consumers wanted to risk going into debt now the banks are not lending money.  

The Federal Reserve issued a report this week revealing that credit lending decreased by $21.6 billion for the month of July alone.  Revolving credit fell by $6.2 billion while non-revolving credit (cars and student loans) dropped by $15.4 billion.  Economists are saying that this is the longest successive decline since 1991and it is five times larger than they originally predicted.  Many people are unemployed or underemployed and don’t qualify for loans, while individuals that are working are stressed and overly cautious because of job insecurity.  

Some economists have theorized that the recession has ended, however the road to recovery will be a longer progression than predicted because two-thirds of the U.S. economic activity is generated through consumer spending.  The Cash for Clunkers program appears to have provided temporary stimuli to the auto industry; however, the big bang that usually occurs during the back-to-school season did not happen this year.  And if unemployment continues to rise higher over the next few months, holiday sales will most likely be a lot smaller than last year; thereby, creating yet another blow to our slowed economy.

Based on these facts alone, I’m sure you will agree that consumers will not be spending our way out of this money glitch recession.  Until American consumers regain that security of knowing that we do indeed live in “the land of plenty” with jobs for everyone who desires one the recovery process will to continue to drag.  This is unfortunate because companies will not be hiring if consumers are not making purchases and the recessional rotation will continue. So how does one provide incentive to consumers whose average net worth has plunged downward by almost 22% since 2007? 

The answer to the problem is quite simple just start creating positive money glitch situations.  On the other hand, to get everyone to cooperate is the real challenge because it requires faith to go against the “norm.”  Consumers will make purchases on items that are actually for sale at discounted price.  During a recession consumers become very “conscious” of over-priced items. Retailers cannot mark-up products and then mark-down to the regular price and call it a sale.

 Consumers have become very smart and frugal with their overall spending and will only respond to great deals.  Manufacturers and retailers should offer a true 20% discount and watch consumer spending increase.  Conversely, this concept will be examined and discussed in further detail in a later article; for now let’s end this week with a quote by Suze Orman, “Money has no power if its own.  You alone are the power source.”

Directory Storm Directory

Technorati Tags: recession money glitch

Almost a year later Americans are still scratching their heads and wondering who is providing accurate information and if that information can be trusted. One thing that makes this a money glitch recession is how events occur from sparks of unpredictable energy that leaves consumers feeling vulnerable. A few weeks ago the BLS announces that it looked like the economy was turning around because unemployment did not go as high as expected, the next week there was information on where to find jobs, but yet unemployment was high in many of those cities. Regardless, the stock market begins to rise providing yet another indication that perhaps the country is near a comeback.   

Now this week on the Friday before what’s supposed to be a long relaxing weekend, the news media provides us with more contradictory data to process. For example:

Only 216,000 jobs lost for the month of August which is good because it is the smallest drop this year.  However, the unemployment rate rose to its highest point since 1983 of 9.7 percent.  Geez, what happened to the unexpected drop from the month of July? When you look at those that lost their jobs along with the underemployed rate (which includes part time workers wanting full-time positions) the unemployment rate reportedly is actually 16.8 percent.  Some reports indicate the job market is improving, but it is very fragile.  However, since December 2007 there have been 6.9 million jobs eliminated due to our recessional money glitch.

Mixed signals during a strong economy mostly likely would be ignored however, when those mixed signals affects whether or not there is a foundation (jobs) established within the marketplace people respond differently.  During a money glitch recession hiccups of energy (such as sensationalized bad news) cause more glitches within the already weak foundation and will start to stymie the wealth of our nation.  Confusion among consumers at this point definitely will not generate spending nor create the needed jobs.  Consequently, consumer lag makes it more difficult for our industries to rebound quickly and generate more income to rehire workers.

Although the news of this money glitch recession is unpredictable, confusing, and often somewhat frightful; it becomes important for one to focus and put energy into the things that one can control. Whether you are gainfully employed, unemployed, or underemployed here are some important points to remember:

• The world can only value you as much as you value yourself
• What you are worth has nothing to do with your present state of being
• You are “somebody” important and no one can take that away from you
• Protect your mind and avoid partaking in the ole saying “junk in – junk out”
• Envision yourself the way you want to be in the future, as if it happened today
• Overcome mental slavery of oppression and lack via positive thoughts and actions
• Know that you are worthy of success and that you are a winner

Have a great weekend everyone and remember “Tough times never last, but tough people do” – Robert H. Schuller.

Technorati Tags: money glitch recession

Even with the gloomy economic reports and the uninviting job outlook; there still tends to be rays of hope that are beginning to shine through on a weekly bases.   Last week despite being in a recession money glitch the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced the good news that the unemployment rate was less than what it was projected for the month of July. 

This week, we found an article that outlines counties located all over the U.S. that according to the BLS has continued to experience job and wage growth since the end of last year.  This article spurred an unorthodox debate of how our office might address the information that is being provided by the BLS.  For instance, should David L. who we presented a few weeks ago, pack his bags and move without a job based on the fact that Houston was one of the cities mentioned in the article?  We think this question remains unpredictable unless he has income to sustain his family for a while.

During this discussion one author stated, “If only there were positive money glitch instructors for finding these jobs like the Shaun White money glitch game instructors.”  As you may know, a money glitch game instructor will tell you that in order to get the extra money from the Shaun White snowboarding game; one will need to ride solo, and then go to Japan and not the other three locations listed for the game.  From there the individual will need to press the back button to view the map and press the left trigger to go all the way up to the ski lift and press “A” to get on top of the mountain to proceed from there.  O.k. gamers for additional information enjoy this link to Shaun White $1M.

Unfortunately, we don’t have a money glitch instructor that can provide job seekers instructions as to which city to choose to generate extra income during this recession money glitch.  As a matter of fact, many of you living within the vicinity of these counties may start scratching your heads in wonderment of how you could be living in a particular county and not know of the opportunities to find such employment.  Well, in all honesty that will perhaps that will remain a mystery.  Nevertheless, according to Dona DeZube, a Monster Finance Careers Expert, the BLS’ list of the 335 largest US counties by employment reflects there are counties that have rising wages and job growth.   As follows are 10 states with their listed counties:

• Alaska: Anchorage
• Illinois: Peoria
• Iowa: Linn
• Kansas: Sedgwick, Shawnee and Wyandotte
• Louisiana: Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Orleans
• New York: Kings
• North Carolina: Cumberland
• North Dakota: Cass
• Oklahoma: Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania: Butler and Washington

For additional states and counties, including Texas, and more detailed information concerning wage projections for 2010, please see Dona DeZube’s article The Best Cities for Getting a Pay Raise.  Have a great weekend everyone, and remember that whether in playing games or winning in real life, “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference,” – Winston Churchill.

Technorati Tags: money glitch, recession money glitch

O.k. so far on this blog we have provided you with examples of money glitches some positive but most of them negative. Over the last two weeks, in addition, to the articles that addressed corporations making profits during these recessive times; we’ve taken a look at individuals that have found themselves in money glitch situations despite of being proactive in pursuing goals and dreams.

So, let’s switch gears and end this week on a positive note. Although, we find ourselves in a recession money glitch today, does not mean that we should just through our hands up and allow ourselves to be defeated.   Nor should we ignore our situation by entertaining the blame game that Jamie Foxx, T-Pain, and the others sing about in the Blame It song.  Gen Yers’ are familiar with Jamie’s song, “Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-a-a-alcohol.” It’s a great party dance song that describes how if you don’t take control of your actions you may find yourself in certain given situations.

Now we realize that some people may have heard this song and feel that is has a negative influence on others; comparable to how some may be feeling that this recession money glitch has impacted lives and negatively influenced them forever.  However, we asked that you attempt to be unbiased when it comes to both.  One day while surfing on the internet we found Daniel D.  A young man, who loves the violin and obviously likes the Blame It song like we do; but check out what he has done with the song.

So, let us introduce you to Jamie Foxx- Blame It (On The Alcohol) Feat. T-Pain Performed by Daniel D as we start this weekend.  We think you will agree, Daniel reveals that in spite of the lyrics playing around us; we can play our own tune to create an accolade that gives us joy in the moment. Only you can choose what song plays and how it sounds within your head. 

Daniel D is a great example of how Americans can take what some may view as a negative song and change the tune into the beautiful symphony that is within the music.  We believe the same can be done for coming up with a system that will enable our present negative money glitch situations to catapult into positive outcomes.  So relax, have a great weekend everyone; enjoy the journey and the music!

Jamie Foxx- Blame It (On The Alcohol) Feat. T-Pain Performed by Daniel D

Technorati Tags: money glitches, recession money glitch

In our article a few days ago we established that at times a money glitch can occur and have both a positive and negative outcome.  We provided an example of how downsizing and or mergers often render more income to corporations while rendering less income to its employees.  Our article also revealed that a little over a week ago the Department of Labor announced that productivity figures for the second quarter showed that the American workforce produced 6.4 percent more goods and services in this second quarter than last year’s figures although millions are out of work.  This has definitely been a much needed positive money glitch to the corporations that received this increased productivity. 

Based on our battery example provided in part one of this article, one can say the increased productivity was positive for corporations and negative for its employees.  Yes, many corporations will be able to report making an unexpected profit within the second quarter of this year. While many of its employees are working more hours, with more duties, and many have taken a pay cut.  We are sure any corporate owner reading this article is saying, “Everyone working should just be happy to have a job in these times.”  And we agree however, we challenge you to think a little outside the box. 

Remember that as corporations are struggling to make more money, many of its employees are still losing their homes.  We challenge you that as your productivity and profits increase that you share just a little wealth with the employees that you’re working twice as hard as last year or laid off.  With so many Americans out of work; now is not the time for corporations to hoard funds by attempting to accumulate wealth for a rainy day.  Let’s face it the floods came when the recession money glitch hit us last year.  Now is the time when everyone is going to have to give in order to get something back.  The products and services that you are making profits from cannot be purchased on meager wages and millions of workers without jobs. 

As Maya Angelou, so fluently states, “I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.” Those corporations choosing not to give back is contributing to the glass of salty water discussed in the part one of this article. Such actions will continue not to dilute the water, but cause the water to become more salty. So we challenge every corporation that made an unexpected profit to take a portion of that profit and rehire some of the people you laid off.  Help to put America back in a prosperous state and pass our negative money glitch, by reaching out to help another fellow American.  Due to the fact that high productivity and profits only last as long as there is a demand and demand can only be generated by Americans that are secure enough to transact spending.

Technorati Tags: money glitch, recession money glitch