Kinnelon Neighbors on CBS News
Discuss How the Recession Has Affected Their Lives
I missed the CBS News last night, but luckily the piece that matters is available online at CBSNewsVideo online. More specifically, Neighborhood Feels Recession features Jen Singer and three Kinnelon neighbors, the Davins, Shrots and Locascios, all discussing the effects of this recession on their lives.
And what an awesome job each does discussing a sensitive yet hugely relevant subject. I, for one, really appreciate their talking about their lives and how they are adapting to new circumstances. I applaud their decisions and feel encouragement for the decisions I've made.
I love that the Davins are doing more at home and encouraging their children to be personally involved in decisions. I'm impressed that the Schrots have acquired The Teaching Room in Morristown, NJ. I appreciate that the Locascios are focusing on what's important and keeping sight on the bigger picture.
And Jen reminds me of my French grandmother and her 'old Europe' habits of recycling everything, including tissue paper...
2009 has been one of the most tumultuous years in my life.
It has also been one of the most exciting - once I adjusted. I lost my job of almost 16 years in March and have since been establishing my own marketing consultancy, Simple Marketing Now. The process has been intense, filled with soul-searching and rethinking priorities.
It has led to discussions with my daughter about what matters and what doesn't and what we can afford and can't. It's forcing her to think about priorities and place greater value on what she already has.
In many ways this has been a good thing. The past 6 years of my corporate America job were a time in which it became increasingly clear that I wanted and needed to have my own business and be my own boss, but I was too risk-averse to make that leap. So I got pushed off the cliff by circumstances beyond my control! The new venture is just as hard as I thought it would be, maybe harder, but it is what I should be doing and it has put our whole family in touch with our priorities and what is important to us. Reduced circumstances will do that to you!
As Jen says in her comments at the end the segment, the recession may make parenting less competitive. We all get to focus on what's truly important and less on trying to keep up with others.
Watch the video for yourselves [note that you will be forced through an ad]:
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What do you think?
How has the recession affected your life?
Have your circumstances changed?
What steps have you taken to accommodate the new reality?
We invite you to share with us your comments and tell us what you think about this very important and current subject.
2 comments:
Thanks for sharing this Christine. I also thought that the Davins, Schrots and the Locascios did a wonderful job of sharing what a lot of our neighbors are going through.
I'm sorry you were laid off, but I hope you find self employment to be as fulfilling as I have. Scary at times, yes, but great overall.
I love your message here, and a lot of neighbors can relate to it.
Best,
Jen
Jen, I greatly admire that the Davins, Schrots and Locascios were willing to discuss in a public arena a subject that affects so many of us in so many ways. As difficult as all of this is, though, there is good coming out of the bad. Thanks for visiting! Best, CB
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