In an era of endless stimulus checks, employers around the country are struggling to find employees.  “Help wanted” signs are everywhere.  This is not surprising in an era of Leftist government leaders buying votes by literally paying people more money not to work than they would make on the job. 

Young people, use this to your advantage. There has never been a better time to become wildly successful. If you just follow a few simple rules, you will be financially independent, professionally fulfilled and on the way to the career of your dreams.

Rule #1: Ego

Remove your ego from the conversation. You are not “too good” for any job.  Whether it’s delivering the mail or mopping the floors, you are learning the inner workings of a business. You may be starting at the bottom, but that’s how you work your way to the top. Moreover, if you plan on owning your own business, you should be able to do every single job required to make that business successful. This is simply paid, on-the-job training to make you completely self-sufficient.

 Rule #2: Work Ethic

Employers from Fortune 500 companies to fast food restaurants have the same complaint—young people don’t have the same work ethic as previous generations. The word entitled is bandied about quite often. No, vacations are not a right. Yes, sick days are earned. If you are the first one in the door and the last one out every day, you will stand out from the crowd, show your worth, prove yourself professionally and be seen as a valuable asset. Having a strong work ethic has no downside. Period.

Rule #3: Communicate

Communication is key. Let your supervisors know that you have huge aspirations and lofty goals.  Tell them that you want to be mentored. Ask questions, observe constantly, be a sponge, show ambition and talk about it often. When your boss knows you are invested in the business, they will invest more in your future.

Rule#4: Maintain Relationships

Bouncing from job to job is never a great idea. Try to stick it out for at least a year. However, if you are really in a position that a job is not for you, do not leave on bad terms. Always maintain relationships with the people that you meet on a job. The world is shockingly small and you never know when or where you will see someone in the future. 

 If you like medicine, walk into a doctor’s office and tell them you will answer the phones. If you like children, show up at a daycare and tell them you want to assist with child care. If you want to be a lawyer, there are plenty of law firms that could use a filing clerk. You get the idea. Walk the streets and look for “help wanted” signs. You could go from intern to CEO in no time.