Pull those Boot Straps

Economy they say... so what happens when people stop buying? In the Film industry that is bad! The bread a butter in the industry is people buying Entertainment. As a Technology Systems Administrator I felt that I would not have to worry as much as the guys in the box office who take calls or work on customer accounts. I managed all their equipment at multiple sites. So it was a surprise, the last day of May, when my boss called me in to his office and said "I have to let you go, and others on your support team." A bit of a Shock, but not too unexpected looking back logically. I remember my comment was "Are we done here, I've some work to finish." It didn't matter to me that I would not be there Monday. I would finish. I had done some planning for this event, I just didn't think I would have to go down this road so soon. I had my experience, I had my recent schooling.

I knew that this great country was headed for tough times due almost exclusively to the perception that was created over the past year that America was wrong somehow that we couldn't keep on growing. That we where living a dream. That we were on the verge of another Depression, because we didn't tax the rich enough. Yes, it is true that there is and was and will be bad business. Money Institutions had been pushed to lend to unqualified people. However, This still only represents a small percent of the actual economy. Even if there was an implosion of the money system. The Free Market never realty dies if you have 1 buyer and 1 seller. What happened to all those “Strong American leaders” and everyday flag waving citizens we had on September 12th. Focus on the future with bright a outlook and just as we find out selves here, we can find our selves there. Our own will can make it so.

A word to say to those who did nothing yet are in hard times... Remember the song by Lee Greenwood. Know that God does bless this great land if we remember him. Remember that you have something to offer, that you are someone. Never loose confidence in this Great Country. Because You are blessed to be an American! Pull up those Boot Straps Make something of your self. This is and always will be the Land of opportunity and freedom!

"If tomorrow all the things were gone

I'd worked for all my life

and I had to start again

With just my children and my wife...

And I'm proud to be an American

Where at least I know I'm free.

And I won't forget the men who died

Who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up next to you

And defend her still today.

Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land.

God bless the U. S. A."

As for me, I went to work as a Systems Consultant. I'm happier today then I was then! To top it off; I already make more money then I did at my previous film company job. Look up America! This too is an Opportunity!

- Peter