Are You a Job Snob?

I am thankful that the job snobs are waning. These individuals look down upon others for not working in jobs the job snobs deem good based on their perception of what's important. What matters to job snobs are salary, title and celebrity status.

Job snobs could also be called "haters."

Job snobs are typically white collar workers possessing college degrees. They believe their employment positions and status are superior to blue collar workers. Now that the recession has eliminated many jobs across the board, some of the former job snobs have been humbled to respect the value of having a quality job - no matter the title or salary.

As we conclude our season of thanksgiving, I am particularly thankful for the following:

1. There are parents like mine who nurture, love and support their children.

2. There are children like mine who are courageous, loving and hard working.

3. There are individuals who remember to give thanks for the good and the bad.

4. There is a renewed spirit of working together.

5. There are thousands of veterans putting their lives on the line for our freedom.

6. There are more encouraging words spreading throughout the universe.

7. That innovation is alive and well in all aspects of life.

8. There are generous and charitable individuals.

9. That we have survived many down times in our economy.

10. There are many friends who remain with us during the highs and lows on life's journey.

11. That people mostly choose to get better and not remain bitter about circumstances.

12. There are individuals who think and act as transformational leaders.

13. That we have the opportunity of choice.

14. That we can choose to change and our minds and therefore, perform the great miracles.

15. That we have enhanced communication tools through the Internet.

I am thankful the job snob mentality is changing. It is time when the "student meets the teacher." The "teacher" is the recession as it has taught the "student" a new sense of humility, self-evaluation and appreciation of things (and people) once taken for granted.