Defining Opportunity

I've heard all sorts of weird things. Things like people who were executives applying to shovel poo at the London Zoo. People who had administrative skills that are trying to work at gas stations. And the media are spinning them as sad and yet funny stories.

It's made me think, though. What is opportunity?

We define ourselves by what we do more than what we say. So who is not to say, unless they see they are terrible at it, what great pooper scoopers some former executives are? Who is to say a typist can't change a tire? Who is it to say that an accountant can't make coffee?

Yes, alright, I get it. People out there in recruitment and HR are flooded with applications. Applications out their ears and noses full of people who may not have the 'exact requirements.' But who is to really say that they don't deserve the opportunity? Who is to really judge a person for applying above or below their means? This is a time when those who seek out with determination should eventually emerge victorious. I would rather have someone ambitious and willing over someone literally slogging through. I'd rather build a team on those wanting to rise to the occasion, or humble themselves for the better of others, than search for a person with 5 years of experience in poo scooping, specifically in the elephant species.

So for me I say hats off to those who have thrown themselves out there. Yes, there requires some caution, some proper letter writing, but at least - at least - you're not giving up.