These boots are made for walking

"It's a blow to your ego to have somebody say, 'We don't need you any more.' " That is a quote of mine from an interview with the Indianapolis Star when talking about how it feels to lose a job. Similar words are being heard on a daily basis. Whether you're booted out or you choose to walk out on your own, the result is the same - a new career path. Often this path is the choice to do your own thing.

One of the blogs I read daily is by Joel Libava, The Franchise King. Though we (Hartman Inventory Systems) aren't a franchise, our turnkey package is quite similar. So, it makes sense to stay up with the franchise industry. And Joel is tops in knowledge, experience and (important to me) being frank and straight forward about business ownership. His recent post titled "Are you a budding entrepreneur?" was right on target. He talks about what type of people are seeking this path, and why. In Joel's words, "Could it be corporate resentment? Is anyone angry at the executives who make millions of dollars a year in bonuses, while their companies are entering a deep and dark abyss? Is this contributing to the spike in entrepreneurial interest? {There has been a spike}"

Job loss has created a lot of bruised egos and upset people. But it has also created a new direction, new joy and a freedom many have only dreamed about.

Sometimes a boot out the door can be the best thing that can happen to you! It was for me.

How about you?