How to attract young people to factories. The classics are becoming obsolete. Remember from Vladimir Mayakovsky: “I would go to work, let them teach me!” They don’t want to go to work these days. Why? Let's try to figure it out.
Workers needed
“We have four thousand vacancies, 80% of them are blue-collar jobs,” says Elena Avdashchenkova, head of the Smolensk Employment Center. – Turners, milling operators, mechanical assembly workers, toolmakers, gas welders, concrete workers, reinforcement workers, roofers are required. There is a complete imbalance between the vacancies offered and the category of Smolensk residents who are registered with us. On the one hand there is unemployment, on the other there is a lot of work. But few people want to go to work, despite the fact that they offer apprenticeships and good salaries. We are having a hard time selecting applicants for vacant jobs at our enterprises – the auto components plant and the radio components plant. On August 7 we are holding a mini-fair of job vacancies specifically for the Smolensk Aviation Plant.
Housing will solve the problem
“Today this is one of the most difficult issues - the lack of workers at enterprises,” says Anatoly Popov, executive director of the Smolensk regional association of employers “Scientific and Industrial Union”. Anatoly Ivanovich names several reasons why young people do not want to work as turners, milling operators, mechanics, etc. Career guidance is poorly conducted, but it needs to start at school. Parents want to see their children office workers. Many people don’t even understand that factories have new equipment, modern machines - to operate them, you don’t need so much physical strength, how many good brains. But out of habit, parents tell their children that if you don’t study, you’ll go to work in a factory. A negative attitude towards production is gradually being developed. The status of blue-collar professions is low. “Before, workers had moral and material preferences,” says Popov. “The best were on the honor board and received vouchers to sanatoriums. And the prestige of blue-collar professions was high.”
“We have 34 universities,” continues Anatoly Ivanovich, “today everyone wants to have higher education. There is nowhere for lawyers and economists to go; they work as salesmen with higher education diplomas. In the region there is no training at all for tool makers, mechanics, and plumbers. In order for them to become workers, it is necessary to build an industrial policy, which does not exist in the region. It is necessary to raise the prestige of blue-collar professions. Not in words. At bilateral commissions, I proposed building a town for young workers. There should be cultural and sports leisure facilities near housing. This can be done through public-private partnerships, using money from the budget and business. This already exists in Kaluga; the problem with jobs in enterprises is being solved. It is necessary to build dormitories with shared participation. The employer must provide housing or at least partially repay the mortgage loan. The problem cannot be solved without serious material incentives.”
Where do they teach blue-collar skills?
Deputy Head of the Department for Education, Science and Youth Policy #8194; – Head of Department vocational education and science Yuri Glebov reported that 11 vocational technical schools, 38 colleges and technical schools in the region provide training in blue-collar jobs. Educational institutions build their work based on needs industrial enterprises. For example, the Smolensk Mechanical Engineering College works closely with Analitpribor, the Construction College works closely with various construction organizations etc. We managed to defend the program for the development of vocational education, and now our region receives funding from the federal budget. Last year 14 million rubles were allocated, this year it is almost 2.2 times more. “Thanks to the influx of funds,” says Yuri Aleksandrovich, “a resource and industry center for training welding specialists has been created. The task is to prepare a welder who will own modern equipment. A year ago, a resource center was created at the Smolensk Mechanical Engineering College to train general-purpose machine operators. For this purpose, special equipment will be purchased. A lot is being done to train blue-collar workers on a modern basis.”
Glebov agrees that the prestige of blue-collar professions has fallen; the professions of managers, designers, etc. are in fashion. Collapse industrial production, the shutdown or even liquidation of many enterprises in the 90s led to a drop in industrial production. The young people quickly reoriented themselves and found another job. Now enterprises are asking: give us turners and milling operators! But at the same time they guarantee a salary of only 8-10 thousand rubles. The young guy will become a security guard and earn more without doing anything.
Prestige
“It has become unprestigious to work as a turner, mechanic, or milling machine,” says CEO Smolensk Electrotechnical Plant LLC Sergey Goltsov. – There has been a imbalance in education: now we have an overabundance of lawyers and economists. The cult of higher education reigns among young people. Who will work in the factories? We need to talk about working people, and not broadcast on TV from morning to evening about show business. At least 30 enterprises in the Smolensk region need adjusters, turners, and milling operators. We employ specialists who are over 65, and we ask them to work longer because there is no one to replace them. Salaries of toolmakers reach up to 25 thousand rubles, and we are ready to teach this profession right at the factory. We need to tell young people that a modern worker is not a man with a sledgehammer, he works on CNC machines. Increasing technical potential without highly qualified workers is impossible.
“Young people dream of big earnings,” Oleg Mironov, head of the marketing department of CJSC IFC Region, expresses his opinion. “And it’s even better that they pay a lot and you don’t have to do anything, just sort through papers.” We have missed the main thing somewhere: production rests on the working class. A state industrial policy is needed. Young people want to get housing, people in important working professions need to be allocated money for apartments on preferential terms, build shared dormitories, pay more - then they will go to factories and work.
“Don't quit your job before you find a new one,” we've heard this mantra a million times. Are you tired? Are you sick? Do you need a break? These are all excuses, whispers an inner voice (which sounds suspiciously like the voice of a colleague, a friend, or one of the young people at the next table whose conversation you accidentally overheard). If you leave now, you will lose. Don't quit your job. Don't make a mistake.
What can you answer to this voice? At a minimum, this is this: the option that seems safe to us is not always the most reasonable. When under extreme stress, we switch to survival mode. And in this mode, we are not inclined to think soberly and thoroughly. We are afraid of risk. We think about only one thing: relax and forget.
In addition, in such a state, the chances of finding something better tend to zero. Trying to break out of one captivity, we easily fall into another if we cannot adequately weigh all the pros and cons. It happens that a person simply does not have the strength to fight for Better conditions. He is exhausted, his fighting spirit has disappeared - only a sluggish, lifeless body remains. Can you hope to impress the next personnel officer in such a state?
Before deciding whether to stay in a stressful or unpleasant job, take stock of your situation. Perhaps you just need a break to recover. Here are some points worth taking a closer look at.
You don't feel safe
Your safety comes first. If you don't feel safe at work, you should quit, even if your finances aren't in the best shape. Some workplaces can be real places of increased danger - such as disadvantaged areas of the city, zones of radioactive contamination and military operations.
If you are being harassed or threatened at work, tell management. If you remain silent, no one will defend you. If attempts to defend your rights lead nowhere or after a “lull” the pressure on you resumes with new strength- leave boldly and as soon as possible.
Work is taking a toll on your health.
Remember: your health is always more important. The word “stability,” so beloved by many, acts like a slow poison. We become passive, not ready for action - even when our previous life brings only suffering. Is your job killing you - physically or in any other sense? Then you should quit as soon as possible, while you still have some strength left. In some places people work in fear all the time. How can you go to an interview in such a state and expect to be appreciated?
You feel unsure of yourself
Over time, the hatred of work can become so strong that in search of salvation you will be ready to clutch at any straw.
It could be a simple “hack job”, work under the wing of a friend, the advantages of which boil down to the fact that it brings in a little money and allows you to escape from hell old life. But often such respites drag on, and your determination to look for your dream job quietly evaporates.
You need a break
“I was fed up with my job,” says Alexander, “But I was simply not ready to take on a new one right away. I didn't have enough time and inner space to understand what I wanted. I was in a terrible state. I had to leave before I could think about anything else."
Alexander quit, despite the fact that his colleagues considered his action to be madness. But he himself admits that he felt relief: “My blood pressure probably dropped by half the minute I left the building.” He decided to take a three-week internship at a new company and got the job a week after graduating.
“This job was completely unrelated to my previous career, I was paid less, but so what? - says Alexander. - I work, I help people. Now I see meaning in what I do. And I can calmly plan my next steps.”
You don't have time for yourself
“I’ve never quit a job without knowing where to go,” says Barbara. - But now I had to do it. My previous job consumed all my energy. While I was there, I couldn't imagine my life outside the office. I felt stuck and couldn't move. Now I can concentrate and understand what I really want.”
If, returning from work, you feel completely overwhelmed and squeezed like a lemon, you will simply not be able to look for a new job. It may end up being just as unsatisfying in your new job. Listen to your body - it won't deceive you.
If you need to quit your job first just to look at yourself in the mirror and figure out who you are and what you want, do it without delay!
About the expert: Liz Ryan is the founder of the consulting company Human Workspace.
Often from people around you (and sometimes from yourself) you can hear phrases like: “I don’t want to work”, “work makes me angry”, “there is no joy in work”. Perhaps the reason for the reluctance to work is simple fatigue, or maybe it’s all about laziness. It doesn't matter at all. The only important thing is that when a person wakes up in the morning, he imagines the coming day with horror and is forced to literally persuade himself to go where he does not want to be. This situation is repeated day after day, it seems that life is passing by absolutely meaninglessly, and there is no end in sight to this nightmare... If this is about you, congratulations - half of the population of planet Earth has encountered this problem! So why do people so often say to themselves (and others): “I don’t want to work”? What to do about this problem? Today we will try to find the reasons for this reluctance. We suggest looking for ways to solve this difficult issue.
What is the reason?
Some psychologists say: the lack of desire to go to work is just a lack of motivation and inappropriate to a specific person field of activity. Is this really true? If yes, then what to do with laziness? How can you direct all your energy to work that will bring not only joy, but also income?
The opinion of psychologists is this: the problem of rejection from labor activity starts in adolescence! Yes, yes, just remember the students who, during the next session, sighed deeply with the words: “I don’t want to study, I want to work,” dreaming of the cherished day of receiving their diploma. And now this day has come, a former student has found a job that brings financial independence, but still something is wrong. New complaints appear: “I don’t want to work - for my uncle, from paycheck to paycheck, for pennies, with people” (underline as appropriate). Usually this ends with the signature: “In general, I never want to do anything anywhere!” and, of course, either dismissal or a nervous breakdown. The question arises: are all people literally forced into a place that does not evoke positive emotions in them, or are they all in an eternal search? To find a way out of this situation, it is important to understand why work no longer brings joy. The main reasons, of course, lie on the surface. Let's look at them in more detail:
- The most common reason is the wrong specialty chosen. The fact is that it is extremely difficult for a school graduate at the age of 17 to understand what kind of future he wants to provide for himself. Therefore, the choice of a university is usually made based on criteria such as the prestige of the profession and the opinion of parents and the public. The result is quite predictable - working in a randomly chosen specialty becomes real hard labor.
- Another common case is an activity that you like, but is characterized by a lack of career growth or lack of acquired knowledge. You have to regularly ask for help from more experienced colleagues and contact management. In addition, the lack of career growth leads to the fact that a person is bored in such a place, so he does not want to work.
- You can often hear complaints from people who are bored with their line of work. It would seem that, good company, a nice team, and the salary is satisfactory, but every trip to work causes disgust and reluctance to develop in this area.
As you already understand, the list of reasons why a person does not want to work can be endless. Low wage, hostile relationships in the team, lack of interest in work - these are just a small part of the explanations that can justify the desire to quit. However, no one has yet succeeded in living by the principle “I want money, but I don’t want to do anything.” In order to earn at least something, you need to make some effort. And if the reason has already been found, all that remains is to solve the problem.
Motivation or new job?
If the reason you don't want to work is laziness, you need to find motivation (we'll talk more about this a little later). In addition, there are various techniques that help you work practically without fatigue. One of these systems is called Pomodoro. You only need to follow five steps:
- First, you need to identify the task you need to work on.
- Next stage- setting the timer for 25 minutes.
- Next - work without distractions.
- After 25 minutes, you need to take a 5-minute break. This is a must, even if you feel like you could just continue working.
- The final stage is returning to point 1 or 2.
As soon as you have “eaten” 4 “tomatoes”, you need to take a long break from work - for 15-20 minutes. If, while doing work, you are distracted by something (for example, you opened a video with cats), the tomato “burns out,” you need to start a new timer. At the end of the day, you should count the number of tomatoes.
Why is this system so effective? Psychologists and time management experts say: the whole secret is that a person rests in advance, before he really gets tired. For this reason, it is recommended to be as distracted as possible during a 5-minute break. A long break is suitable even for short sleep. You can replace sleep with a walk.
If the reason you don't want to work is because the pay is low, try looking for a new place! What is important to consider when searching new job, we'll talk below.
8 Ways to Motivate Yourself
In almost any field of activity, the result of work and its quality depend on the ability to organize oneself. And behind every task, of course, there is a goal and Mrs. Motivation. Without this couple there would be no Olympics, Apple gadgets and Nobel Prize. So how can you motivate yourself so that the thought “I don’t want to work ever” doesn’t even cross your mind? We know the answer!
- Set a goal. It can be anything: material or moral, external or internal. The main thing is clear wording. Psychologists recommend thinking globally. Not “I want to be the best lawyer in this department” or “I want to get a couple of interesting orders.” The desire to achieve a goal should give you goosebumps: for example, this could be the founding of your own company, which will have at least a thousand employees.
- Finding a role model. Pay attention to those who have achieved success. It is likely that these people were once tormented by the question: “I don’t want to work, what should I do?” Try to look at them without envy, analyze what is the secret of their success. You can even make a list of people you want to be like. And don't be shy about big names: Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk might be on your list. Try to identify the unique abilities of these people, pay attention to how they achieve their goals and solve problems.
- Growth mindset. Psychologists often use this concept. What does it mean? It's simple: treat every task given to you as an opportunity to learn something or improve a skill.
- Call for help social media. Subscribe to those people whom you consider true professionals. So, if you dream of a career as a journalist, add leading Russian and world publications. Join communities for photographers and designers. It is worth noting that almost all social networks today operate on the principle of “smart news feeds”. Therefore, you will always be aware of what interests you.
- Not a problem, but a challenge. Of course, difficulties can unsettle you, which is why you don’t want to work. But try to approach difficult work with a positive attitude. Encourage yourself, don’t be shy to praise! Break complex work into stages - this will help maintain efficiency. It is much easier to complete several small tasks than one huge one.
- Reward. Sometimes there comes a time when you simply don’t have the strength. I want to lie down and do nothing. How to cope with this condition? Promise yourself a reward! Firstly, we must not forget about positive feedback by customer. A high assessment, psychologists say, can energize and motivate the most. Another good way set yourself up for work - reward yourself with a day off. Spend the day at home or do something that brings you pleasure.
- Belief in your own strength. When the obsessive thought “I don’t want to work at all, what should I do?” appears, I can help... When you lack experience or business acumen, remember your achievements! This will help you overcome your inner barrier.
- The focus is on work. When you are editing working papers, working on creating a business plan, think only about what you are doing. Several things will help you concentrate simple ways. First, you need to ask yourself the question: “Why am I doing this?” Secondly, psychologists recommend using visualization techniques. Just imagine that you have already completed the task. Imagine exactly what the finished work looks like.
If you don't want to work at all
What to do with a person who, like a mantra, repeats the words: “I don’t want to work at all...”? What to do? Psychologists are trying to explain to him that the concept “I don’t want to do anything, give me a slave” is extremely utopian. Nothing in the world comes easy, and therefore you will have to fight for your place in the sun. What steps can you take? Let's talk about this in more detail!
Income calculation
First of all, you need to decide on your spending. This is necessary in order to understand how long the funds that you already have will last you. Will you have enough finances for the rest of your life? And by the end of the year? No? Banish your laziness and start working!
Work seven days a week
If the answer to the question of why you don’t want to work is related to the lack of days off, immediately go to management. The fact is that working without days off is not only harmful to health. The quality of completed tasks decreases, efficiency is lost, and therefore a person can make mistakes in his work that will lead to serious consequences.
I'm tired of office work: what to do?
If you don't want to go to an office every day, try finding a job that allows you to work from home! There are many options for remote work on job sites. Another option for solving this problem is dialogue with your boss. Try to find a compromise, because losing a job is much easier than finding one a worthy alternative. Offer management an option that allows you to alternate between fixed and remote work.
I don't want to work for my uncle
What to do if there is no desire to work for management? The answer is simple: achieve success in your field and become a leader yourself! To do this, you need to show your best side, establish relationships with your superiors and colleagues. If this doesn’t suit you, the thought “I don’t want to work for my uncle, but I don’t know what to do” comes to you, try organizing your own business. Of course, this will require a lot of effort, perseverance and time, but the game is worth the candle! Be patient, enlist the support of your family - and go for it.
No desire to work in my specialty
What to do if you no longer like your specialty or if it initially did not bring you satisfaction? You can learn another profession. By the way, it is not at all necessary to get a second higher education! Today you can find a huge number of trainings and courses that you can take without leaving your home! Another option is to find a job outside your specialty. It is often possible to meet people who have a diploma that does not correspond to the place where they work.
Dismissal: where to start?
When a person asks the question: “I don’t want to work - what should I do?”, the help of a psychologist will come in handy. The first thing you need to do is evaluate your real opportunities. Think carefully about what exactly you want to change your job for. Do not forget - new activity may turn out to be much worse than what you have! Be sure to prepare a financial cushion. After all, when you leave your job, you (and perhaps your family) will need to live on something. Certainly, the best option- preparation for a change in work activity long before dismissal.
By the way, psychologists recommend that you first try not to quit, but simply go on a long vacation. A change of environment will help you understand whether you will miss your work and colleagues. It is likely that you are overworked and too tired, and therefore thoughts like this appear in your head: “I don’t want to work... What should I do?” Without the help of specialists, you can understand that you are determined to quit. Then you can devote your vacation to looking for a new job! If you belong to that category of people who are not interested in any work, and the best activity is rest, entertainment and sleep, only finding a sponsor will help you. Find yourself a person who can provide for you and enjoy life!
Whatever option you choose, don’t forget: work is physical and spiritual development. And work is a source of income and a way to realize the abilities that were given at birth. Find yourself a field of activity that will bring you joy, and you will not work a single day!
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Imagine a situation where literally every sneeze lunch break and any action at work you need to coordinate through office notes. In such a company, getting a vacation is like going through a serious quest. What if at the end of the day you need to create a minute-by-minute report of exactly what you did today and for how long? The picture turns out to be terrifying, but nevertheless, in many companies this is almost the case.
- Forbes calls such companies “slow” and unsuitable for career growth, so there is simply no point in remaining amid the tornado of approvals and memos - it is worth making an effort to change the situation and at least try to reduce the number of bureaucratic obstacles.
2. Delicate discussion of sensitive issues
If during the discussion financial issues If they just tell you that this is wrong, tactless and impolite, then you should be wary. And if they then try to shame you for defending your financial interests, it will be difficult to build a long-term career in this position.
- Discuss your salary with your boss and ask for an increase for objective reasons - indexation, increase in volume job responsibilities and so on - this is absolutely normal.
3. Pocket expenses
Market relations assume that work is where you make money, not where you spend it. If at work you constantly have to make expenses, albeit small ones, for the needs of the company that are not reimbursed by management, then this bad job.
- Whether it's necessary office supplies or printer paper, business coach and career consultant Rachel Ritlop advises not to endure similar situations with pocket expenses for the needs of the company and refuse such jobs.
4. Guilty without guilt
You come to work in the morning, open your mail and see an angry letter saying that on Friday it was necessary to calculate the cost, relatively speaking, of a Mars rover. But the task for the rover itself did not take place either on Friday or at all. Such situations already give reason to think about the adequacy of leadership.
- If your boss begins to blame you for not completing a task that you have not yet been assigned, or even gives you strange and incomprehensible tasks, then it’s time to have a serious conversation with management.
5. Dealing with ghosts
Ghosting is a relatively new term that is usually used to refer to a partner's silent withdrawal from a relationship. The psychological harm of this phenomenon in relationships has already been studied, but at work, a colleague or boss with similar behavior of a ghost person causes considerable damage.
- If your requests are constantly ignored, and direct questions are not answered, you should call management for a serious conversation.
6. They wait three years for the promised one.
Eternal promises “just about” to be promoted, raise salaries, improve workplace, send for training or any other “breakfasts”, the implementation of which is constantly postponed... All these promises do not create good conditions for successful work. Career coach Roy Cohen says these types of leaders never follow through on their commitments, which means you won't see the rewards you deserve.
- Additional efforts can and should be made if the boss’s promise is specific and tied to an exact date. For example, a salary increase when the plan is fulfilled by 110% or a bonus for additional project On the 31st.
7. Not for service, but for friendship
Sometimes, under the guise of friendly relations at work, free exploitation of labor flourishes. When the boss is practically best friend or a friend and just a wonderful person, it’s difficult to refuse a small request: finish a task, stay late for an hour, etc. Gradually everything becomes part of the system - and now you’re working overtime for free.
- Friendships at work are great, but if they change the way you work, you might want to consider whether they are friendships.
8. We don’t do that
Just saying this phrase makes you wary. It is rare that it is not customary to work overtime or come to work early. Usually, this formulation hides the unspoken rules of the company: do not argue with the boss, do not have your own opinion, do not take vacation or sick leave for more than a certain number of days in a row.
- If a team has a set of unspoken laws that contradict Labor Code or common sense, then you should seriously think about whether you need such a team.
9. Emotional blackmail
Too friendly relations with a manager or colleagues can lead to the appearance of phrases like “You are leaving us”, “This is a knife in the back”, “How can you.” Similar methods emotional pressure forces us to abandon our plans, goals or even principles. They appear just when you defend your opinion or decision.
- Forbes experts say that employees who are willing to compromise their values are less successful than those who can be called integrity. Therefore, remaining in an environment where you cannot be yourself is not good for you personally and for your career.
10. We are going through a difficult period right now.
Constant references to a difficult period, temporary difficulties and requests to get into a position show an already formed system where, in the end, you will endure forever. Temporarily added responsibilities will become permanent, salary increases are not expected, and change will always be only on the horizon.
“Chelyabinsk men prefer to make a living not by physical labor, but by the ability to sell goods or services,” numerous media outlets state, following the HeadHunter research service. An analysis of resumes shows that every fourth person is ready to work in sales. Nine percent prefer sphere computer technology, six percent of job seekers are looking for C-suite positions. We have the same number of builders as potential “tops”, transport workers – a percentage less. Only 13 percent of male Chelyabinsk residents see themselves in production.
Employers and officials harp on these sad statistics from year to year, arguing that universities do not want to develop engineering and technical equipment for the real sector, and young people do not want to go into this very real sector as workers. At least give them career guidance, at least glorify the working man every hour through all channels. From the point of view of employers, officials and HR specialists, this is completely inexplicable. Because no one really needs economists, lawyers, political scientists and the list goes on, not to mention the fact that today there are a bunch of them on every corner. And because a skilled worker actually receives more than an army of small managers, sales consultants and the like.
Paradox? Do not hurry…
Let's rewind the time 20-25 years ago, when a man of labor was glorified so much that he himself told jokes about this. Salaries in industry were also noticeably higher than those of salespeople and clerks. After the 8th grade, Soviet schoolchildren en masse went to vocational schools, and then to factories: “Why the hell did your institute give up on me, am I going to get more than an engineer anyway?”
But there was one more tiny difference, a nuance. To make it clear, let’s remember... well, at least our fellow countryman - Alexander Kosopkin. 1978-1990 - assistant driver, driver of the Zlatoust South Railway locomotive depot. 1990 - elected people's deputy of the RSFSR for the Zlatoust territorial district. 1990-1993 - Chairman of the subcommittee of the Commission on social policy Supreme Council of the Russian Federation. Since 1994, he has worked in the presidential administration, up to the head of the main department of internal policy, and since 2004, he has been the plenipotentiary representative of the President in the State Duma. By the way, Alexander Sergeich was far from the worst official, it’s just that the Red Book argali spoiled the ending of his biography.
Now let’s estimate the likelihood of repeating a similar career today, albeit not so dizzying - God bless it, with the presidential administration. And the head of a department of the city administration or a deputy of the district council? Or “Vasya, you’re a smart guy - will you go to the Polytechnic for a correspondence course or an evening course? In seven years, the shop manager will retire...” The classic “and then they started promoting you along the trade union line”? It was. If you want, work at a machine until you retire. Ambitions suddenly appeared, and even backed up by abilities - the doors to the top are open, even if not all of them are any longer.
And now even the openings of those doors are blocked with bricks. Now a locksmith (conditionally) is forever. Moreover, by consciously choosing this path, you will program the same fate for your children and grandchildren. Because the locksmith’s ability to place a child in good school, to train on the Unified State Exam for admission to the budget... well, you understand.
Do you think that applicants who are eager to enter the university “either as a carcass or as a stuffed animal” do not understand this? Or their parents? Yes, a university law degree is a ghostly chance to grow from a Euroset salesperson to some kind of head of the sales department and higher. But at least this is a chance! Those who are unlucky will then spend the rest of their lives sadly stuck behind a counter or in a small office. Others will find the strength in themselves and come to work at the plant, with their two higher humanities diplomas and lost years.
But today they are sixteen. When did 16-year-olds prefer a bird in the hand to a pie in the sky?
“To earn a living, you have to work. But to get rich, you have to come up with something else.”
Jean Carr, French writer, publicist
